The gene NEK1 (never in mitosis A-related kinase 1) is mapped to human chromosome 4q33. The protein localizes in the cytoplasm and mitochondria. NEK1 contains coiled-coil domains, PEST (proline, glutamic acid, serine and threonine) and nuclear localization sequences.
Synonyms: Anti-KIAA1901; Anti-NIMA (never in mitosis gene a)-related kinase 1; Anti-NY-REN-55
Storage: -20C
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Biochem Physiol Actions: NEK1 (never in mitosis A-related kinase 1) binds with and phosphorylates VDAC1 (voltage dependent anion channel 1), and thereby prevents cell death after injury. It participates in repair of DNA double-strand, neuronal development, centrosome duplication and cell-cycle-associated ciliogenesis. Before DNA damage, it stabilizes ATR (ATM and Rad3-related)-ATRIP (ATR-interacting protein). Mutations in NEK1 are linked with short-rib polydactyly syndrome type majewski.
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