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Scientific Background: LRRK2 or leucine-rich repeat kinase is a protein with an ankryin repeat region, a leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domain, a kinase domain, a DFG-like motif, a RAS domain, a GTPase domain, a MLK-like domain, and a WD40 domain. Mutations in LRRK2 are the most frequent known cause of autosomal dominant and idiopathic Parkinson's disease with prevalent mutations being found within the GTPase and kinase domains (1). LRRK2 cooperates with MET to promote efficient tumor cell growth and survival in various cancers. Down-regulation of LRRK2 in cultured tumor cells compromises MET activation and selectively reduces downstream MET signaling to mTOR and STAT3 (2).
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NCBI Description
This gene is a member of the leucine-rich repeat kinase family and encodes a protein with an ankryin repeat region, a leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domain, a kinase domain, a DFG-like motif, a RAS domain, a GTPase domain, a MLK-like domain, and a WD40 domain. The protein is present largely in the cytoplasm but also associates with the mitochondrial outer membrane. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Parkinson disease-8. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
LRRK2: a large multidomain protein kinase with a TKL-type kinase domain, multiple protein-protein interaction domains and a mitochondrial Rho domain (MIRO). May play a role in the etiology of Parkinson disease. May also have GTPase activity. Positively regulates autophagy through a calcium-dependent activation of the CaMKK/AMPK signaling pathway. The process involves activation of nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP) receptors, increase in lysosomal pH, and calcium release from lysosomes. Interacts with PARK2, PRDX3 and TPCN2. Expressed throughout the adult brain, but at a lower level than in heart and liver. Expressed in the cerebellum, cerebral cortex, medulla, spinal cord occipital pole, frontal lobe, temporal lobe and putamen. Expression is particularly high in brain dopaminoceptive areas. Defects in LRRK2 are the cause of Parkinson disease type 8 (PARK8). A slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by bradykinesia, rigidity, resting tremor, postural instability, neuronal loss in the substantia nigra, and the presence of neurofibrillary MAPT (tau)-positive and Lewy bodies in some patients.
Protein type: EC 2.7.11.1; Kinase, protein; LRRK family; Protein kinase, Ser/Thr (non-receptor); Protein kinase, TKL; TKL group
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12q12
Cellular Component: axon; cell soma; cytoplasm; cytoplasmic vesicle; cytosol; dendrite; dendrite cytoplasm; endoplasmic reticulum; endosome; extracellular space; Golgi apparatus; Golgi-associated vesicle; growth cone; inclusion body; intracellular; intracellular membrane-bound organelle; lysosome; microvillus; mitochondrial inner membrane; mitochondrial matrix; mitochondrial membrane; mitochondrial outer membrane; mitochondrion; neuron projection; nucleus; perikaryon; plasma membrane; terminal button
Molecular Function: actin binding; clathrin binding; glycoprotein binding; GTP binding; GTP-dependent protein kinase activity; GTPase activator activity; GTPase activity; identical protein binding; kinase activity; MAP kinase kinase activity; microtubule binding; protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; protein kinase A binding; protein kinase activity; protein serine/threonine kinase activity; receptor signaling complex scaffold activity; Rho GTPase binding; SNARE binding; syntaxin-1 binding; tubulin binding
Biological Process: activation of MAPK activity; activation of MAPKK activity; calcium-mediated signaling; cellular response to starvation; determination of adult life span; endocytosis; Golgi organization and biogenesis; GTP metabolic process; intracellular distribution of mitochondria; lysosome organization and biogenesis; MAPKKK cascade; mitochondrion localization; mitochondrion organization and biogenesis; negative regulation of macroautophagy; negative regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; negative regulation of protein binding; neurite morphogenesis; neuromuscular junction development; olfactory bulb development; peptidyl-serine phosphorylation; peptidyl-threonine phosphorylation; phosphorylation; positive regulation of autophagy; positive regulation of dopamine receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of MAP kinase activity; positive regulation of programmed cell death; positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process; positive regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; positive regulation of protein binding; positive regulation of protein ubiquitination; protein amino acid autophosphorylation; protein amino acid phosphorylation; regulation of autophagy; regulation of dopamine receptor signaling pathway; regulation of excitatory postsynaptic membrane potential; regulation of locomotion; regulation of membrane potential; regulation of mitochondrial depolarization; regulation of neuron maturation; regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergic; response to oxidative stress; tangential migration from the subventricular zone to the olfactory bulb; Wnt receptor signaling pathway through beta-catenin
Disease: Parkinson Disease 8, Autosomal Dominant
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The LRRK2 lrrk2 (Catalog #AAA515529) is a Recombinant Protein produced from Sf9 insect cells using baculovirus and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The immunogen sequence is 968-end (Y1699C). AAA Biotech's LRRK2 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Kinase Assay. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the LRRK2 lrrk2 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "LRRK2, Recombinant Protein" 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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