The kinomes of apicomplexan parasites

Microbes Infect. 2012 Aug;14(10):796-810. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2012.04.007. Epub 2012 Apr 26.

Abstract

Protein phosphorylation plays a fundamental role in the biology of apicomplexan parasites. Many apicomplexan protein kinases are substantially different from their mammalian orthologues, and thus constitute a landscape of potential drug targets. Here, we integrate genomic, biochemical, genetic and evolutionary information to provide an integrated and up-to-date analysis of twelve apicomplexan kinomes. All kinome sequences are available through the Kinomer database.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Apicomplexa / enzymology*
  • Apicomplexa / genetics
  • Apicomplexa / physiology*
  • Protein Kinases / genetics
  • Protein Kinases / metabolism*

Substances

  • Protein Kinases