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

Pink1

Gene Name

PTEN induced putative kinase 1

Gene ID

68943

Gene Synonyms

1190006F07Rik; AU042772; AW557854; BRPK; mFLJ00387

ORF Size

1743 bp

RefSeq#

BC067066

Gene Description

Protects against mitochondrial dysfunction during cellular stress, potentially by phosphorylating mitochondrial proteins. Involved in the clearance of damaged mitochondria via selective autophagy (mitophagy). It is necessary for PARK2 recruitment to dysfunctional mitochondria to initiate their degradation.

UniGene ID

Mm.18539