Chemicals and Drugs

Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3

A glycogen synthase kinase that was originally described as a key enzyme involved in glycogen metabolism. It regulates a diverse array of functions such as CELL DIVISION, microtubule function and APOPTOSIS.

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Abstract

A glycogen synthase kinase that was originally described as a key enzyme involved in glycogen metabolism. It regulates a diverse array of functions such as CELL DIVISION, microtubule function and APOPTOSIS.

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  • GSK-3
  • gsk-3 Gene Product

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29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2003; use GLYCOGEN SYNTHASE KINASE 3 (NM) 1995-2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Ca(2+)-Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase (1995-2002)

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  2. D08.811w.913w.696w.620.682w.700w.429.500w
  3. D08.811w.913w.696w.620.682w.700w.646.625w
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  5. D12.776w.476.563w.429.500w
  6. D12.776w.476.563w.646.625w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D038362. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D038362
  2. Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSK-3
  3. Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q910847