This gene encodes a protein that is conserved across metazoans.
In vertebrates, this gene is linked in a head-to-head arrangement with the adjacent parkin gene, which is associated with autosomal recessive juvenile Parkinson's disease.
These genes are co-regulated in various tissues and they share a bi-directional promoter.
Both genes are associated with susceptibility to leprosy.
The parkin co-regulated gene protein forms a large molecular complex with chaperones, including heat shock proteins 70 and 90, and chaperonin components.
This protein is also a component of Lewy bodies in Parkinson's disease patients, and it suppresses unfolded Pael receptor-induced neuronal cell death.
Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence:IIPIKNALNLRNRQVICVTLKVLQHLVVSAEMVGKALVPYYRQILPVLNIFKNMNVNSGDGIDYSQQKRENIGDLIQETLEAFERYGGENAFINIKYVVPT