Preferred Label : Pyk2 and Map Kinase Pathway;
NCIt related terms : Links between Pyk2 and Map Kinases;
Alternative definition : BIOCARTA: This pathway is a compilation of Pyk2 effort cascades; in specific cell
types the receptor and effectors will vary. Binding of a transmembrane receptor triggers
the activation of Ca2 signaling and PKC. The signal is then transmitted to Pyk2 and
further to the small G protein Rac1. In turn, Rac1 initiatives the JNK cascade, starting
with PAK followed by MEKK1, SEK1, and JNK. JNK activation causes induction of c-Jun
gene binding. Pyk2 stimulation has also been shown to activate MKK3 leading to activation
of p38. The other major mitogen activated kinase cascade for ERK1/2 is stimulated
via RAS, RAF and MEKK1/2. (This definition may be outdated - see the DesignNote.);
NCIt note : The BIOCARTA Definition (ALT_DEFINITION) for this pathway concept was provided by
BioCarta. This property was not created by, nor is it maintained by the NCI Thesaurus
staff. Additionally, BioCarta is no longer updating its pathway data; thus, the BIOCARTA
Definition might be outdated or inaccurate. Please see the Terms and Conditions for
Use at http://www.biocarta.com/.;
Biocarta ID : h_pyk2Pathway;
Origin ID : C39206;
UMLS CUI : C1514612;
Semantic type(s)
has_gene_product_element
pathway_has_gene_element