Organism
Rattus norvegicus
Function
Retina-specific kinase involved in the signal turnoff via phosphorylation of rhodopsin (RHO), the G protein- coupled receptor that initiates the phototransduction cascade. This rapid desensitization is essential for scotopic vision and permits rapid adaptation to changes in illumination.
Similarity
Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. AGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. GPRK subfamily.
Sequence
MDFGSLETVVANSAFIAARGSFDGSSTPSSRDKKYLAKLRLPPLSKCEGLRDSISLEFDNLCSEQPIGKRLFQQFLKTDERHVPALELWKDIEDYDTADDDLRPQKAQAILAEYLDPQGTLFCNFLDQGMVARVKEGPTGSQDGLFQPLLQATLEHLSQGPFQEYLGSLYFLRFLQWKWLEAQPIGEDWFLDFRVLGKGGFGEVSACQMKATGKMYACKKLNKKRLKKRKGYQGAIVEKRILAKVHSRFIVSLAYAFETKTDLCLVMTIMNGGDVRYHIYNVDEENPGFPEPRAIYYTAQIISGLEHLHQRRIVYRDLKPENVLLDNDGNIRISDLGLAVELKEGQNKTKGYAGTPGFMAPELLRGEEYDFSVDYFALGVTLYEMIAARGPFRARGEKVENKELKQRIISEPVKYPEKFSQASKDFCEQLLEKDPEKRLGFRDGTCDALRANVLFKDISWRQLEAGMLIPPFIPDSRTVYAKNIQDVGAFSTVKGVVFDKADTEFFQEFASGNCSIPWQEEMIETGFFGDLNVWRPDGQMPDDMKGITVEEAAPTAKSGMCLIS