Eukaryotic Elongation Factor 2 Kinase (eEF2K) in Cancer

Eukaryotic elongation factor 2 kinase (eEF2K) is a highly unusual protein kinase that negatively regulates the elongation step of protein synthesis. This step uses the vast majority of the large amount of energy and amino acids required for protein synthesis. eEF2K activity is controlled by an array...

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Main Authors: Xuemin Wang, Jianling Xie, Christopher G. Proud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/9/12/162