Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases

**Definition:** A mitogen-activated protein kinase subfamily that is widely expressed and plays a role in regulation of MEIOSIS; MITOSIS; and post mitotic functions in differentiated cells. The extracellular signal regulated MAP kinases are regulated by a broad variety of CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS and can be activated by certain CARCINOGENS.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.696.620.682.700.567.249 - D12.776.476.563.567.249

**Synonyms:** - ERK MAP Kinase - Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinase - Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase - Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinases - MAP Kinases, Extracellular Signal-Regulated - ERK MAP Kinases