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MAPK6 mitogen-activated protein kinase 6

Gene ID: 5597, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ERK3; PRKM6; p97MAPK; HsT17250

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the Ser/Thr protein kinase family, and is most closely related to mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAP kinases). MAP kinases also known as extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs), are activated through protein phosphorylation cascades and act as integration points for multiple biochemical signals. This kinase is localized in the nucleus, and has been reported to be activated in fibroblasts upon treatment with serum or phorbol esters. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
15q21.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 15; NC_000015.10 (51971825..52067375)
Total number of exons:
13

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