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PKA Catalytic subunit alpha (PRKACA)

protein kinase cAMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha

A catalytic subunit of protein kinase A. cAMP binding to regulatory subunits of the PKA holoenzyme releases active catalytic subunits; PRKACA is one catalytic isoform.

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PKA catalytic subunit alpha (PRKACA) is a protein that helps pass or control signals inside cells. A catalytic subunit of protein kinase A. cAMP binding to regulatory subunits of the PKA holoenzyme releases active catalytic subunits; PRKACA is one catalytic isoform.

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Encoded byPRKACA
Rolegs camp pka signaling

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Molecular complexProtein Kinase A (PKA)subunit ofGenePRKACAencodesPathwayGs–cAMP–PKA Signalingparticipates in
All 3 Structured Connections
PKA Catalytic subunit alpha (PRKACA) · ProteinSUBUNIT OF →Protein Kinase A (PKA) · Molecular complex
PRKACA · GeneENCODES →PKA Catalytic subunit alpha (PRKACA) · Protein
PKA Catalytic subunit alpha (PRKACA) · ProteinPARTICIPATES IN →Gs–cAMP–PKA Signaling · Pathway

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about PKA Catalytic subunit alpha (PRKACA).

pathwayPKA activation (R-HSA-163615)Reactome · Homo sapiens databasePRKACA (5566)NCBI Gene
Research Claims

A catalytic subunit of protein kinase A. cAMP binding to regulatory subunits of the PKA holoenzyme releases active catalytic subunits; PRKACA is one catalytic isoform.