NCIt definition : Serine/threonine-protein kinase Chk1 (476 aa, 54 kDa) is encoded by the human CHEK1
gene. This protein is involved in both DNA damage response and cell cycle regulation.;
NCIt note : Serine/threonine-protein kinase Chk1 binds to and phosphorylates CDC25A, CDC25B and
CDC25C. Phosphorylation of CDC25C on serine-216 creates a binding site for 14-3-3
protein which inhibits CDC25C. This prevents activation of the CDC2-Cyclin B complex
and prevents mitotic entry.;