Grk2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables G protein-coupled receptor kinase activity. Involved in negative regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including desensitization of G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; protein phosphorylation; and regulation of the force of heart contraction. Located in membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; heart; limb; and mesenchyme derived from neural crest. Orthologous to human GRK2 (G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Grk2
Official Name
G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:87940]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000024858
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 110355 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000024858
Aliases G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2
Synonyms Adbrk1, ADRBK1, BARK1, beta ARK, BETA-ARK1, G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2, β adrenergic receptor kinase, β-adrenergic receptor kinase 1, β ARK, β-ARK1
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse Grk2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • protein serine/threonine kinase
  • Protein kinase (unclassified specificity)
  • protein kinase
  • G beta gamma protein binding domain
  • Protein tyrosine and serine/threonine kinase
  • RGS homology domain
  • G-protein-coupled receptor binding
  • beta-adrenergic-receptor kinase
  • Regulator of G protein signaling (RGS) domain superfamily
  • protein binding
  • Pleckstrin homology-like domain
  • Protein kinase domain
  • kinase
  • Regulator of G protein signaling domain
  • Serine/Threonine protein kinases, catalytic domain
  • kinase domain
  • G-protein coupled receptor kinase
  • Protein Kinases, catalytic domain
  • Extension to Ser/Thr-type protein kinases
  • G protein beta subunit binding domain
  • PH domain
  • Tyrosine kinase, catalytic domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Grk2 gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • edema
  • thrombosis
  • intrauterine growth retardation
  • hypothermia
  • hyperalgesia
  • splenomegaly
  • osteoarthritis
  • hypoplasia
  • heart failure
  • aortic valve calcification
regulated by
  • IFNG
  • IL6
  • APP
  • D-glucose
  • insulin
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • activin (family)
  • beta-estradiol
  • F2
regulates
  • NFkB (complex)
  • TNF
  • synthetic promoter
  • Ca2+
  • IL6
  • D-glucose
  • ERK
  • JNK
  • AKT1
  • FOS
role in cell
  • expression in
  • growth
  • cell death
  • survival
  • quantity
  • activation in
  • apoptosis
  • phosphorylation in
  • proliferation
  • migration

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • presynaptic regions
  • cilia
  • cellular membrane
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cytosol
  • apical membrane
  • caveolae
  • basolateral membrane
  • mitochondrial outer membrane
  • dendritic spines
  • synapse
  • intercalated disks
  • Z line
  • perikaryon
  • axons
  • dendrites
  • postsynaptic density
  • axon terminals
  • dendritic shafts
  • cytosolic fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Grk2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • viral entry into host cell
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway
  • G-protein coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway
  • cardiac muscle contraction
  • negative regulation of striated muscle contraction
  • protein phosphorylation
  • tachykinin receptor signaling pathway
  • regulation of the force of heart contraction
  • heart development
  • positive regulation of catecholamine secretion
  • desensitization of G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of the force of heart contraction by chemical signal
  • viral genome replication
  • peptidyl-serine phosphorylation
  • receptor internalization

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cytoplasm
  • membrane
  • cilium
  • cytosol
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ATP binding
  • G-protein coupled receptor binding
  • protein binding
  • beta-adrenergic receptor kinase activity
  • G-protein coupled receptor kinase activity
  • protein kinase activity
  • alpha-2A adrenergic receptor binding
  • Edg-2 lysophosphatidic acid receptor binding

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