Recombinant Human Glutaminase kidney isoform, mitochondrial (GLS), Truncated

Uniprot Id

O94925

Target Species

Human

Target Name

GLS

Target Full Name

Glutaminase kidney isoform, mitochondrial

Target Function

Catalyzes the first reaction in the primary pathway for the renal catabolism of glutamine. Plays a role in maintaining acid-base homeostasis. Regulates the levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate, the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.; Lacks catalytic activity.

Target Subcellular Location

[Isoform 1]: Mitochondrion. Cytoplasm, cytosol.; [Isoform 3]: Mitochondrion.; [Glutaminase kidney isoform, mitochondrial 68 kDa chain]: Mitochondrion matrix.; [Glutaminase kidney isoform, mitochondrial 65 kDa chain]: Mitochondrion matrix.

Target Protein Families

Glutaminase family

Target Tissue Specificity

Isoform 1 and isoform 3 are detected in brain cortex. Isoform 3 is highly expressed in astrocytoma, ganglioglioma and ependymoma. Isoform 1 is highly expressed in brain and kidney, but not detected in liver. Isoform 3 is highly expressed in heart and panc

Target Research Area

Signal Transduction, Metabolism

Target Synonyms

AAD20; DKFZp686O15119; FLJ10358; GAC; GAM; GLS; GLS1; GLSK_HUMAN; Glutaminase C; Glutaminase kidney isoform; Glutaminase phosphate activated; K-glutaminase; KGA; KIAA0838; L glutamine amidohydrolase; L-glutamine amidohydrolase; mitochondrial

Target Background

This gene encodes the K-type mitochondrial glutaminase. The encoded protein is an phosphate-activated amidohydrolase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glutamine to glutamate and ammonia. This protein is primarily expressed in the brain and kidney plays an essential role in generating energy for metabolism, synthesizing the brain neurotransmitter glutamate and maintaining acid-base balance in the kidney. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.