GCK blocking peptide
GCK Antibody (C-term) Blocking Peptide
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
Hexokinases phosphorylate glucose to produce glucose-6-phosphate, the first step in most glucose metabolism pathways. Alternative splicing of this gene results in three tissue-specific forms of glucokinase, one found in pancreatic islet beta cells and two found in liver. The protein localizes to the outer membrane of mitochondria. In contrast to other forms of hexokinase, this enzyme is not inhibited by its product glucose-6-phosphate but remains active while glucose is abundant. Mutations in this gene have been associated with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), maturity onset diabetes of the young, type 2 (MODY2) and persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (PHHI). [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]
Uniprot Description
GK: a glycolytic enzyme that catalyzes glucose metabolism in the liver and pancreatic beta cells. Acts as a ""glucose sensor"" in beta cells. The first and rate-limiting step in glycosis, a pathway that produces energy in the form of ATP from glucose. Glucokinase traps glucose inside the cell by catalyzing its phosphorylation to produce glucose-6-phosphate. Has a lower affinity for glucose than the three other isozymes of hexokinase, allowing other organs such as the brain and muscles to have first call on glucose when its supply is limited. Unlike other hexokinases, glucokinase is not inhibited by glucose-6-phosphate. Glucokinase is found in the outer membrane compartment of mitochondria. May bind VDAC, suppressing mitochondrial function. Glucokinase transcription is induced by insulin, perhaps via the activation of Stat 5B. Mutant glucokinase causes a rare form of diabetes and may also play a role in type 2 diabetes. Three splice variant isoforms of human glucokinase have been described.
Protein type: Kinase, other; Carbohydrate Metabolism - amino sugar and nucleotide sugar; Carbohydrate Metabolism - starch and sucrose; Carbohydrate Metabolism - galactose; EC 2.7.1.2; Mitochondrial; Carbohydrate Metabolism - glycolysis and gluconeogenesis
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 7p15.3-p15.1
Cellular Component: cytosol; nucleoplasm
Molecular Function: ATP binding; fructokinase activity; glucokinase activity; glucose binding; mannokinase activity; protein binding
Biological Process: cell glucose homeostasis; cellular response to insulin stimulus; detection of glucose; glucose homeostasis; glucose transport; glycolysis; negative regulation of gluconeogenesis; positive regulation of glycogen biosynthetic process; positive regulation of insulin secretion; regulation of insulin secretion
Disease: Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin-dependent; Diabetes Mellitus, Permanent Neonatal; Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia, Familial, 3; Maturity-onset Diabetes Of The Young, Type 2
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The GCK gck (Catalog #AAA9227367) is a Blocking Peptide and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "GCK, Blocking Peptide" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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