Summary

Name MKNK2
Full Name MAP kinase-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 2
Synonyms MAP kinase signal-integrating kinase 2, MAPK signal-integrating kinase 2, Mnk2 | GPRK7, MNK2
Primary ID Q9HBH9
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Type protein
Relations 7
Inhibitors Tomivosertib
Function Serine/threonine-protein kinase that phosphorylates SFPQ/PSF, HNRNPA1 and EIF4E. May play a role in the response to environmental stress and cytokines. Appears to regulate translation by phosphorylating EIF4E, thus increasing the affinity of this protein for the 7-methylguanosine-containing mRNA cap. Required for mediating PP2A-inhibition-induced EIF4E phosphorylation. Triggers EIF4E shuttling from cytoplasm to nucleus. Isoform 1 displays a high basal kinase activity, but isoform 2 exhibits a very low kinase activity. Acts as a mediator of the suppressive effects of IFNgamma on hematopoiesis. Negative regulator for signals that control generation of arsenic trioxide As(2)O(3)-dependent apoptosis and anti-leukemic responses. Involved in anti-apoptotic signaling in response to serum withdrawal.

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation EIF4E 0.584
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation MKNK2 0.424
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ down-regulates activity img/direct_inhibition.png chemical inhibition MKNK2 0.8
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation MKNK2 0.491
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation MKNK2 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation MKNK2 0.2
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation MKNK2 0.577
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens