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protein kinase B

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1 Definition of protein kinase B

Meaning of protein kinase B: A group of enzymes involved in several processes related to cell growth and survival.

A group of enzymes involved in several processes related to cell growth and survival. Protein kinase B enzymes help to transfer signals inside cells. A protein kinase B enzyme is a type of serine/threonine protein kinase. Also called Akt.

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