NCIt definition : Human TNK1 wild-type allele is located within 3q29 and is approximately 46 kb in length.
This allele, which encodes activated CDC42 kinase 1 protein, plays a role in signal
transduction.;
NCIt note : Activated Ack1 (activated CDC42 kinase 1 protein) has been shown to accelerate prostate
cancer cell tumorigenesis in nude mice. This occurs in part by activated Ack1-mediated
polyubiquitination/degradation of the tumor suppressor protein Wwox. Activated CDC42
kinase 1 protein may be a potential therapeutic target for prostate cancer.;