Alternative Names
Serine/Threonine-Protein Kinase Receptor R3; SKR3; Activin Receptor-Like Kinase 1; ALK-1; TGF-B Superfamily Receptor Type I; TSR-I; ACVRL1; ACVRLK1; ALK1
Background
Activin Receptor-Like Kinase 1 (ALK-1) is a type I cell-surface receptor for the TGF-βsuperfamily of ligands. ALK-1 has a high degree of similarity in serine-threonine kinase subdomains, a glycine and serine rich region preceding the kinase-domain, and a C-terminal tail with other activin receptor-like kinase proteins. The mutations of ALK-1 are associated with Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome 2, this suggests ACVRL1 is associated with blood vessel development and repair.
Note
For Research Use Only , Not for Diagnostic Use.
