Diacylglycerol Kinase Alpha

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

**Definition:** Diacylglycerol kinase alpha (735 aa, ~83 kDa) is encoded by the human DGKA gene. This protein is involved in the negative regulation of second messenger signaling through lipid phosphorylation.

**Synonyms:** - 80 kDa Diacylglycerol Kinase - DAG Kinase Alpha - DGKA - Diacylglycerol Kinase, Alpha - Diglyceride Kinase Alpha - EC 2.7.1.107