Preferred Label : 5'-AMP-Activated Protein Kinase;
NCIt synonyms : 5' Adenosine Monophosphate-Activated Protein Kinase; AMP-Activated Protein Kinase; AMPK; 5' AMP-Activated Protein Kinase;
NCIt related terms : 5-AMP-Activated Protein Kinase;
NCIt definition : 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase is a protein complex that is a heterotrimer of an
alpha, a beta and a gamma subunit. This complex is involved in the regulation of glucose
uptake, the oxidation of fatty acids and mitochondria biogenesis.;
NCIt note : 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase is activated by metformin.;