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Entrez GeneID

GeneBank Accession#

Protein Accession#

Gene Name

PRKAA2

Gene Alias

AMPK, AMPK2, PRKAA

Gene Description

protein kinase, AMP-activated, alpha 2 catalytic subunit

Omim ID

Gene Ontology

Gene Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a catalytic subunit of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK is a heterotrimer consisting of an alpha catalytic subunit, and non-catalytic beta and gamma subunits. AMPK is an important energy-sensing enzyme that monitors cellular energy status. In response to cellular metabolic stresses, AMPK is activated, and thus phosphorylates and inactivates acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) and beta-hydroxy beta-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR), key enzymes involved in regulating de novo biosynthesis of fatty acid and cholesterol. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this catalytic subunit may control whole-body insulin sensitivity and is necessary for maintaining myocardial energy homeostasis during ischemia. [provided by RefSeq

Other Designations

5'-AMP-activated protein kinase, catalytic alpha-2 chain|AMP-activated protein kinase alpha 2 catalytic subunit|AMPK-alpha-2 chain|OTTHUMP00000009993