CAMKK2

This gene encodes a class I protein methyltransferase that acts in the formation of trimethyllysine in calmodulin. The protein contains a AdoMet-binding motif and may play a role in calcium-dependent signaling. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2012]

Calcium/Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase Kinase 2

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase belonging to a proposed calcium-triggered signaling cascade involved in a number of cellular processes. Isoform 1, isoform 2 and isoform 3 phosphorylate CAMK1 and CAMK4. Isoform 3 phosphorylates CAMK1D. Isoform 4, isoform 5 and isoform 6 lacking part of the calmodulin-binding domain are inactive. Efficiently phosphorylates 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) trimer, including that consisting of PRKAA1, PRKAB1 and PRKAG1. This phosphorylation is stimulated in response to Ca2+ signals (By similarity).
Seems to be involved in hippocampal activation of CREB1 (By similarity).
May play a role in neurite growth. Isoform 3 may promote neurite elongation, while isoform 1 may promoter neurite branching.

Calcium-mediated signaling Source: UniProtKB
CAMKK-AMPK signaling cascade Source: ParkinsonsUK-UCL
Cellular response to reactive oxygen species Source: ParkinsonsUK-UCL
Chemical synaptic transmission Source: Reactome
MAPK cascade Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of autophagy of mitochondrion Source: ParkinsonsUK-UCL
Positive regulation of protein phosphorylation Source: ParkinsonsUK-UCL
Positive regulation of transcription, DNA-templated Source: UniProtKB
Protein autophosphorylation Source: UniProtKB
Protein phosphorylation Source: UniProtKB
Regulation of protein kinase activity Source: UniProtKB

Nucleus; Cytoplasm; Neuron projection. Predominantly nuclear in unstimulated cells, relocalizes into cytoplasm and neurites after forskolin induction.

Autophosphorylated and phosphorylated by PKA. Each isoform may show a different pattern of phosphorylation.