CDK14
Function
Serine/threonine-protein kinase involved in the control of the eukaryotic cell cycle, whose activity is controlled by an associated cyclin. Acts as a cell-cycle regulator of Wnt signaling pathway during G2/M phase by mediating the phosphorylation of LRP6 at 'Ser-1490', leading to the activation of the Wnt signaling pathway. Acts as a regulator of cell cycle progression and cell proliferation via its interaction with CCDN3. Phosphorylates RB1 in vitro, however the relevance of such result remains to be confirmed in vivo. May also play a role in meiosis, neuron differentiation and may indirectly act as a negative regulator of insulin-responsive glucose transport.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CMGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. CDC2/CDKX subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Highly expressed in brain, pancreas, kidney, heart, testis and ovary. Also detected at lower levels in other tissues except in spleen and thymus where expression is barely detected.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Peripheral membrane protein
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
- Recruited to the cell membrane by CCNY.
Alternative names
KIAA0834, PFTK1, CDK14, Cyclin-dependent kinase 14, Cell division protein kinase 14, Serine/threonine-protein kinase PFTAIRE-1, hPFTAIRE1