Recombinant Human Asparagine–tRNA ligase, cytoplasmic (NARS)

Uniprot Id

O43776

Target Species

Human

Target Name

NARS1

Target Full Name

Asparagine--tRNA ligase, cytoplasmic

Target Function

Catalyzes the attachment of asparagine to tRNA(Asn) in a two-step reaction: asparagine is first activated by ATP to form Asn-AMP and then transferred to the acceptor end of tRNA(Asn). In addition to its essential role in protein synthesis, acts as a signaling molecule that induced migration of CCR3-expressing cells. Has an essential role in the development of the cerebral cortex, being required for proper proliferation of radial glial cells.

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm.

Target Protein Families

Class-II aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase family

Target Synonyms

3010001M15Rik; AA960128; AsnRS; ASNS; Asparagine tRNA ligase 1; cytoplasmic; Asparagine tRNA ligase; Asparagine--tRNA ligase; Asparaginyl tRNA synthetase; Asparaginyl-tRNA synthetase; C78150; cytoplasmic; EC 6.1.1.22; LRRGT00113 ; MGC116236; Nars; NARS1; NRS; SYNC_HUMAN

Target Background

Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases are a class of enzymes that charge tRNAs with their cognate amino acids. Asparaginyl-tRNA synthetase is localized to the cytoplasm and belongs to the class II family of tRNA synthetases. The N-terminal domain represents the signature sequence for the eukaryotic asparaginyl-tRNA synthetases.