| Gene Symbol |
EEF2K
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| Gene Synonyms |
eEF-2K CaMKIII HSU93850 |
| Gene Full Name |
eukaryotic elongation factor 2 kinase |
| Gene Summary |
This gene encodes a highly conserved protein kinase in the calmodulin-mediated signaling pathway that links activation of cell surface receptors to cell division. This kinase is involved in the regulation of protein synthesis. It phosphorylates eukaryotic elongation factor 2 (EEF2) and thus inhibits the EEF2 function. The activity of this kinase is increased in many cancers and may be a valid target for anti-cancer treatment. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| Alternative Names |
C86191 Calcium/calmodulin dependent eukaryotic elongation factor 2 Calcium/calmodulin dependent eukaryotic elongation factor 2 kinase Calcium/calmodulin-dependent eukaryotic elongation factor 2 kinase Calmodulin dependent protein kinase III cb365 EC 2.7.11.20 eEF 2 kinase eEF 2K eEF-2 kinase eEF-2K Eef2k EEF2K protein EF2K_HUMAN Elongation factor 2 kinase Eukaryotic elongation factor 2 kinase fa04b08 HSU93850 kinase eEF2K MGC45041 SMEF2K wu:fa04b08 zgc:100973 |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
82 kDa |