Receptor-Type Tyrosine-Protein Phosphatase Kappa

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

**Definition:** Receptor-type tyrosine-protein phosphatase kappa (1439 aa, ~162 kDa) is encoded by the human PTPRK gene. This protein is involved in protein dephosphorylation, cell migration, receptor signaling and cell-cell contact.

**Synonyms:** - EC 3.1.3.48 - PTPRK - Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Kappa - Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Receptor Type, K - Protein-Tyrosine Phosphatase Kappa - Protein-Tyrosine Phosphatase, Receptor Type, Kappa - R-PTP-Kappa