Gene:
MAP kinase interacting serine/threonine kinase 1
Gene ID:
202953
Symbol:
MKNK1
Species:
1000
Description:
May play a role in the response to environmental stress and cytokines. Appears to regulate transcription by phosphorylating EIF4E, thus increasing the affinity of this protein for the 7-methylguanosine-containing mRNA cap.