Question

Describe the role of protein kinases in regulation of gene expression or protein activity.

Accepted Answer

Protein kinases - enzymes that catalyse phosphorylation of proteinsPhosphorylation changes tertiary structure and so the function of the protein - can activate themImportant regulators of cell activityThey are often activated by cAMP

Front	Describe the role of protein kinases in regulation of gene expression or protein activity.
Back	Protein kinases - enzymes that catalyse phosphorylation of proteins Phosphorylation changes tertiary structure and so the function of the protein - can activate them Important regulators of cell activity They are often activated by cAMP

Protein Kinases Phosphorylation Describe Role Regulation Gene Expression