G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 1 (definition)

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G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 1

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Definition: A PROTEIN-SERINE-THREONINE KINASE that is found in PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. It mediates light-dependent PHOSPHORYLATION of RHODOPSIN and plays an important role in PHOTOTRANSDUCTION.

Other names Kinase, Rhodopsin; Kinase, Opsin; G Protein Coupled Receptor Kinase 1; Opsin Kinase; G Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 1; Rhodopsin Kinase

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories
Rhok protein, rat	EC 2.7.1.37	*G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 1.
GRK1 protein, human	EC 2.7.1.37	*G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 1.
Grk1 protein, mouse	EC 2.7.1.37	*G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 1.

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