Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 2-Alpha Kinase 3

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3 (1116 aa, ~125 kDa) is encoded by the human EIF2AK3 gene. This protein plays a role in the inhibition of protein synthesis.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.7.11.1 - EIF2AK3 - Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 2 Alpha Kinase 3 - HsPEK - PERK - PKR-Like ER Kinase - PRKR-Like Endoplasmic Reticulum Kinase - Pancreatic eIF2-Alpha Kinase