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MAPK13
Introduction
Mitogen-activated protein kinase 13 (MAPK 13), also known as stress-activated protein kinase 4 (SAPK4), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MAPK13 gene.[1]
Function
Function
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the MAP kinase family. MAP kinases act as an integration point for multiple biochemical signals, and are involved in a wide variety of cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, transcription regulation and development. This kinase is closely related to p38 MAP kinase, both of which can be activated by proinflammatory cytokines and cellular stress. MAP kinase kinases 3, and 6 can phosphorylate and activate this kinase. Transcription factor ATF2, and microtubule dynamics regulator stathmin have been shown to be the substrates of this kinase.[1]
Further reading
Further reading
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- Kitatani K, Sheldon K, Anelli V, et al. (2009). “Acid beta-glucosidase 1 counteracts p38delta-dependent induction of interleukin-6: possible role for ceramide as an anti-inflammatory lipid”. J. Biol. Chem. 284 (19): 12979–88. doi:10.1074/jbc.M809500200. PMC 2676030. PMID 19279008.
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This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.