Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Mouse

Gene Symbol

Chkb

Gene Name

choline kinase beta

Gene ID

12651

Gene Synonyms

Chetk; Chkl; Ck; Ck/Ek; Ck/Ek-beta; Ckb; Ckekb; Ek

ORF Size

675 bp

RefSeq#

BC068195

Gene Description

Has a key role in phospholipid biosynthesis. Catalyzes the first step in phosphatidylethanolamine biosynthesis. Phosphorylates ethanolamine, and can also act on choline (in vitro). Has higher activity with ethanolamine. May not significantly contribute to in vivo phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis.

UniGene ID

Mm.227738