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MEK2 (MAP2K2)

mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 2

A dual-specificity kinase in the MAPK cascade. MEK2 phosphorylates ERK proteins downstream of RAF-family kinases.

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MEK2 (MAP2K2) is a protein that helps pass or control signals inside cells. A dual-specificity kinase in the MAPK cascade. MEK2 phosphorylates ERK proteins downstream of RAF-family kinases.

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Encoded byMAP2K2
Rolemapk signaling

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GeneMAP2K2encodesPathwayRAS-RAF-MEK-ERK Signaling (MAPK)participates inProteinBRAFphosphorylatesProteinRAF1 (C-RAF)phosphorylates
All 6 Structured Connections
MAP2K2 · GeneENCODES →MEK2 (MAP2K2) · Protein
MEK2 (MAP2K2) · ProteinPARTICIPATES IN →RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK Signaling (MAPK) · Pathway
BRAF · ProteinPHOSPHORYLATES →MEK2 (MAP2K2) · Protein
RAF1 (C-RAF) · ProteinPHOSPHORYLATES →MEK2 (MAP2K2) · Protein
MEK2 (MAP2K2) · ProteinPHOSPHORYLATES →ERK1 (MAPK3) · Protein
MEK2 (MAP2K2) · ProteinPHOSPHORYLATES →ERK2 (MAPK1) · Protein

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about MEK2 (MAP2K2).

pathwayRAF/MAP kinase cascade (R-HSA-5673001)Reactome · Homo sapiens databaseMAP2K2 (5605)NCBI Gene
Research Claims

A dual-specificity kinase in the MAPK cascade. MEK2 phosphorylates ERK proteins downstream of RAF-family kinases.