Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Proteína cinasa B
Protein kinase B (PROH-teen KY-nays …)
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.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.