Entrez gene ID | | 29904 |
Official gene symbol | | EEF2K |
Full name | | eukaryotic elongation factor-2 kinase |
Aliases | | ,HSU93850,MGC45041,eEF-2K, |
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] |
Location | | Chromosome: 16 Locus: 16p12.2 |
Gene position | | 22217592 - 22300066 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 82475 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 606968 |