Tyrosine-Protein Kinase Lyn

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

**Definition:** Tyrosine-protein kinase Lyn (512 aa, ~59 kDa) is encoded by the human LYN gene. This protein plays a role in tyrosine phosphorylation, signal transduction and the regulation of B-cell-mediated immunity.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.7.10.2 - LYN - Lck/Yes-Related Novel Protein Tyrosine Kinase - V-yes-1 Yamaguchi Sarcoma Viral Related Oncogene Homolog - p53 LYN - p53-LYN - p53Lyn - p56 LYN - p56-LYN - p56LYN