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Protein kinases

Family of enzymes that transfer a phosphate from ATP to another protein.

Enzymes that regulate target proteins via phosphorylation. Include cAMP-dependent PKA, AMPK (energy sensor), mTOR-associated kinases, MAPKs, and insulin-receptor tyrosine kinases.

How one textbook covers it

  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    Enzymes that regulate target proteins via phosphorylation. Include cAMP-dependent PKA, AMPK (energy sensor), mTOR-associated kinases, MAPKs, and insulin-receptor tyrosine kinases.

Related terms

Phosphorylation, Signal transduction