MYLK3
Function
Kinase that phosphorylates MYL2 in vitro. Promotes sarcomere formation in cardiomyocytes and increases cardiomyocyte contractility (By similarity).
Post-translational modifications
Phosphorylated on serine residues.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CAMK Ser/Thr protein kinase family.
Tissue Specificity
Restricted to heart.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
Alternative names
MLCK, MYLK3, Myosin light chain kinase 3, Cardiac-MyBP-C-associated Ca/CaM kinase, Cardiac-MLCK