Tyrosine Kinase Definition

noun
Any of a family of enzymes that phosphorylate tyrosine in certain proteins and play an important role in cell signaling. Mutations that affect their activity or expression can cause leukemia and other cancers.
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Tyrosine Kinase Sentence Examples

  • Many receptors are in the family receptor tyrosine kinase.

  • The maturation process depends on an enzyme called Bruton's agammaglobulinemia tyrosine kinase (Btk).

  • Bruton's agammaglobulinemia tyrosine kinase (Btk)-An enzyme vital for the maturation of B cells.

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Words Starting With

TTYTYR

Words Ending With

ESEASE

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tyrosine kinase

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