NUAK2: Proteins and Enzymes

Stress-activated kinase involved in tolerance to glucose starvation. Induces cell-cell detachment byincreasing F-actin conversion to G-actin. Expression is induced by CD95 or TNF-alpha, via NF-kappa-B. Protects cellsfrom CD95-mediated apoptosis and is required for the increased motility and invasiveness of CD95-activated tumor cells