NCIt definition : Adenylate kinase isoenzyme 5 (562 aa, 63 kDa) is encoded by the human AK5 gene. This
protein is involved in the reversible transfer of terminal phosphate groups between
nucleoside triphosphates and monophosphates.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: An antigen encoded by the AK5 gene and is involved in regulating the adenine
nucleotide composition. It can be considered as an autoantigen and is commonly associated
with autoimmune limbic encephalitis.;