Term Name: | SAP kinase activity |
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Synonyms: | SAPK, stress-activated kinase activity, stress-activated protein kinase activity |
Definition: | Catalysis of the phosphorylation of proteins. A family of protein kinases that perform a crucial step in relaying signals from the plasma membrane to the nucleus. Strongly activated by stress signals such as heat or osmotic shock, DNA-damaging agents, inhibitors of protein synthesis and pro-inflammatory cytokines. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0016909] QuickGO AmiGO |