AMPK

Energy sensor kinase regulating cellular metabolism.

Key Functions:

• Controls energy homeostasis.
• Regulates glucose and lipid metabolism.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Metabolic System (energy regulation)
• mTOR (downstream target)
• Mitochondrion (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: PRKAA2

Approved name: protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2

Locus: 1p32.2

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:9377

From the HGNC naming authority.