Analysis of ATP1B1 Gene (Mutation) by RT-qPCR (CAT#: STEM-MT-0779-LGZ)

Introduction

Official Full Name: ATPase Na+/K+ transporting subunit beta 1<br />Also known as: ATP1B<br />The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Na+/K+ and H+/K+ atpase β-catenin family, and belongs to the Na+/K+-atpase subfamily. Na+/K+-ATPase is an integral membrane protein responsible for establishing and maintaining the electrochemical gradient of Na and K ions across the plasma membrane. These gradients are essential for osmoregulation, sodium-coupled transport of various organic and inorganic molecules, and electrical excitability in nerves and muscles. The enzyme is composed of two subunits, a larger catalytic subunit (α) and a smaller glycoprotein subunit (β). The β subunit regulates the number of sodium pumps delivered to the plasma membrane through the assembly of α/β heterodimers. The glycoprotein subunit of the Na+/K+-atpase is encoded by multiple genes. This gene encodes the β1 subunit. Alternative splicing transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described, but their biological validity is unclear.