STK17B
Function
Phosphorylates myosin light chains (By similarity). Acts as a positive regulator of apoptosis.
Post-translational modifications
Autophosphorylated.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CAMK Ser/Thr protein kinase family. DAP kinase subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Highly expressed in placenta, lung, pancreas. Lower levels in heart, brain, liver, skeletal muscle and kidney.
Cellular localization
- Nucleus
- Cell membrane
- Endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi intermediate compartment
- Colocalizes with STK17B at the plasma membrane.
Alternative names
DRAK2, STK17B, Serine/threonine-protein kinase 17B, DAP kinase-related apoptosis-inducing protein kinase 2