NCIt definition : Human CDK3 wild-type allele is located within 17q22-qter and is approximately 27 kb
in length. This allele, which encodes cyclin-dependent kinase 3 protein, plays a role
in cell cycle control and cell growth suppression. This allele is located in a chromosomal
region that is frequently altered in cancers.;
NCIt note : CDK3 can phosphorylate histone H1 and is involved in the control of the cell cycle.
This gene has higher expression in p53-expressing cells than in control cells and
is an immediate-early induction target of p53-mediated apoptosis. Alternative splicing
of the gene, results in two transcript variants encoding different protein isoforms.;