{"symbol":"EEF2K","synonyms":["HSU93850","CaMKIII","EEF-2K"],"name":"eukaryotic elongation factor 2 kinase","description":"This gene encodes a highly conserved protein kinase in the calmodulin-mediated signaling pathway that links activation of cell surface receptors to cell division. This kinase is involved in the regulation of protein synthesis. It phosphorylates eukaryotic elongation factor 2 (EEF2) and thus inhibits the EEF2 function. The activity of this kinase is increased in many cancers and may be a valid target for anti-cancer treatment. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":29904,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/29904","proteins":[{"symbol":"EF2K_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/EF2K_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[]}