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EIF2AK3

eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3

Synonyms:
PEK, PERK, WRS
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  • Human(9451) Summary: The protein encoded by this gene phosphorylates the alpha subunit of eukaryotic translation-initiation factor 2 (EIF2), leading to its inactivation, and thus to a rapid reduction of translational initiation and repression of global protein synthesis. It is a type I membrane protein located in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), where it is induced by ER stress caused by malfolded proteins. Mutations in this gene are associated with Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]
  • Mouse(13666) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 3
  • Rat(29702) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 3
  • Horse(100066488) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3
  • domestic cat(101095973) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3
  • cow(535820) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3
  • Zebrafish(559564) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3
  • dog(475756) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3
  • chicken(422930) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3
  • sheep(101110042) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3
  • domestic guinea pig(100725836) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3
  • naked mole-rat(101713561) eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3

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