LKB1 Kinase: Master and Commander of Metabolism and Polarity
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LKB1, the product of a tumour suppressor gene, is a serine/threonine kinase that coordinates disparate cellular processes. Recent data have revealed novel functions for LKB1, providing new insight into the regulation of cell polarity and energy-generating metabolism.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 14 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004