Product Information
Protein NameGlycerol kinase 2
Human Gene Id2712
Human Swiss Prot NoQ14410
Mouse Swiss Prot NoQ9WU65
SpecificityGK2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of GK2 protein.
FormulationLiquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Concentration1 mg/ml
Storage Stability-20°C/1 year
Other NameGK2; GKP2; GKTA; Glycerol kinase 2; GK 2; Glycerokinase 2; ATP:glycerol 3-phosphotransferase 2; Glycerol kinase; testis specific 2
Molecular Weight6061(DaObserved Band:61KD
Functioncatalytic activity:ATP + glycerol = ADP + sn-glycerol 3-phosphate.,function:Key enzyme in the regulation of glycerol uptake and metabolism.,pathway:Polyol metabolism; glycerol degradation via glycerol kinase pathway; sn-glycerol 3-phosphate from glycerol: step 1/1.,similarity:Belongs to the FGGY kinase family.,subcellular location:In sperm the majority of the enzyme is bound to mitochondria.,
Subcellular LocationMitochondrion outer membrane ; Single-pass type IV membrane protein . Cytoplasm . In sperm the majority of the enzyme is bound to mitochondria. .
ExpressionTestis-specific (PubMed:33536340). Expressed in the midpiece of spermatozoa (PubMed:28852571).
Backgroundcatalytic activity:ATP + glycerol = ADP + sn-glycerol 3-phosphate.,function:Key enzyme in the regulation of glycerol uptake and metabolism.,pathway:Polyol metabolism; glycerol degradation via glycerol kinase pathway; sn-glycerol 3-phosphate from glycerol: step 1/1.,similarity:Belongs to the FGGY kinase family.,subcellular location:In sperm the majority of the enzyme is bound to mitochondria.,