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PI3 kinase

Meaning of PI3 kinase: A type of enzyme that transmits signals in cells and that helps control cell growth.

Definition of PI3 kinase

A type of enzyme that transmits signals in cells and that helps control cell growth. Some tumors have higher-than-normal levels of PI3 kinase. Also called phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase and PI3K.

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