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MAPK3 mitogen-activated protein kinase 3

Gene ID: 5595, updated on 23-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ERK1; ERT2; ERK-1; PRKM3; P44ERK1; P44MAPK; HS44KDAP; HUMKER1A; p44-ERK1; p44-MAPK

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the MAP kinase family. MAP kinases, also known as extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs), act in a signaling cascade that regulates various cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and cell cycle progression in response to a variety of extracellular signals. This kinase is activated by upstream kinases, resulting in its translocation to the nucleus where it phosphorylates nuclear targets. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different protein isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
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GeneReviews: Not available
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GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
16p11.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 16; NC_000016.10 (30114105..30123220, complement)
Total number of exons:
10

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