protein kinase B

Definition / meaning of protein kinase B

A group of enzymes involved in several processes related to cell growth and survival. Protein kinase B enzymes help to transfer signals inside cells. A protein kinase B enzyme is a type of serine/threonine protein kinase. Also called Akt.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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