MKNK2 — MAPK interacting serine/threonine kinase 2
MKNK2 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 10 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
MKNK2's module in each cell type
About the gene
| Synonyms | GPRK7, MNK2 |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 19: 2037465-2051244 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Enzymes, Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Molecular function | Kinase, Serine/threonine-protein kinase, Transferase |
| Biological process | Apoptosis, Translation regulation |
Function
Serine/threonine-protein kinase that phosphorylates SFPQ/PSF, HNRNPA1 and EIF4E. May play a role in the response to environmental stress and cytokines. Appears to regulate translation by phosphorylating EIF4E, thus increasing the affinity of this protein for the 7-methylguanosine-containing mRNA cap. Required for mediating PP2A- inhibition-induced EIF4E phosphorylation. Triggers EIF4E shuttling from cytoplasm to nucleus. Isoform 1 displays a high basal kinase activity, but isoform 2 exhibits a very low kinase activity. Acts as a mediator of the suppressive effects of IFNgamma on hematopoiesis. Negative regulator for signals that control generation of arsenic trioxide As(2)O(3)-dependent apoptosis and anti-leukemic responses. Involved in anti-apoptotic signaling in response to serum withdrawal.
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.