NCIt related terms : MUSCLE-SPECIFIC KINASE; MuSK; Muscle Specific Receptor Tyrosine Kinase;
NCIt definition : Muscle, skeletal receptor tyrosine-protein kinase (869 aa, 97 kDa) is encoded by
the human MUSK gene. This protein is involved in receptor signaling, tyrosine phosphorylation
and both the development and maintenance of the postsynaptic side of the neuromuscular
junction.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: An antigen encoded by the MUSK gene and is involved in receptor signaling,
tyrosine phosphorylation and both the development and maintenance of the postsynaptic
side of the neuromuscular junction. It can be considered as an autoantigen and is
commonly associated with autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis.;