reviewIUBMB LifeNov 1, 2006Closed access

ERK1/2 MAP kinases in cell survival and apoptosis

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · SignalRx Pharmaceuticals (United States)

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Abstract

ERK1/2 is an important subfamily of mitogen-activated protein kinases that control a broad range of cellular activities and physiological processes. ERK1/2 can be activated transiently or persistently by MEK1/2 and upstream MAP3Ks in conjunction with regulation and involvement of scaffolding proteins and phosphatases. Activation of ERK1/2 generally promotes cell survival; but under certain conditions, ERK1/2 can have pro-apoptotic functions.

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Keywords
  • Kinase
  • Mitogen-activated protein kinase
  • Apoptosis
  • Cell biology
  • Phosphatase
  • Subfamily
  • MAPK/ERK pathway
  • Biology
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