Catalytic activity:ATP + a protein = ADP + a phosphoprotein. ,cofactor:Magnesium. ,enzyme regulation:The kinase domain is activated by trans-autophosphorylation. Kinase activity is required for activation of the endoribonuclease domain. ,Function:Senses unfolded proteins in the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum via its N-terminal domain which leads to enzyme auto-activation. The active endoribonuclease domain splices XBP1 mRNA to generate a new C-terminus , converting it into a potent unfolded-protein response transcriptional activator and triggering growth arrest and apoptosis. ,PTM:Autophosphorylated. ,similarity:Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. Ser/Thr protein kinase family. ,similarity:Contains 1 KEN domain. ,similarity:Contains 1 protein kinase domain. ,subunit:Homodimer; disulfide-linked. Dimer formation is driven by hydrophobic interactions within the N-terminal luminal domains and stabilized by disulfide bridges. Also binds HSPA5 , a negative regulator of the unfolded protein response. This interaction may disrupt homodimerization and prevent activation of ERN1. ,tissue specificity:Ubiquitously expressed. High levels observed in pancreatic tissue. ,
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