MAP/microtubule affinity-regulating kinase 3 is an
enzyme
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that in humans is encoded by the ''MARK3''
gene
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.
Interactions
MARK3 has been shown to
interact
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with
Stratifin
Stratifin (also known as 14-3-3 protein sigma or 14-3-3σ protein) is a protein encoded by the ''SFN'' gene in humans. The protein is named for its presence in stratified epithelial cells.
Interactions
Stratifin has been shown to interact wit ...
.
It has been linked to a form of genetic blindness, believed to be a genetic recessive disease that progressively destroys the eyes.
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EC 2.7.11
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