NCIt definition : Pyruvate kinase PKM (531 aa, 58 kDa) is encoded by the human PKM gene. This protein
is involved in muscle cell glycolysis and may play a role in bacterial pathogenesis.;
NCIt note : Pyruvate kinase PKM translocates to the nucleus in response to different apoptotic
stimuli. This is sufficient to induce cell death that is isoform specific and independent
from either caspase or pyruvate kinase PKM enzymatic activity. (UniProt); UniProt considers isoform M2 the canonical form of the pyruvate kinase PKM protein.;