NCIt definition : Mitogen-activated protein kinase 7 (816 aa, 88 kDa) is encoded by the human MAPK7
gene. This protein is involved in serine/threonine phosphorylation, transcription
factor phosphorylation and signaling.;
NCIt note : Autophosphorylated and likely activated by tyrosine and threonine phosphorylation
by upstream kinase, MAPK7 translocates to the nucleus in response to extracellular
signals and regulates gene expression by phosphorylating and activating target transcription
factors. The C-terminus may have an autoregulatory role, and the second Pro-rich region
may interact with actin, targeting MAPK7 to specific cell locations.;