5'-AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Catalytic Subunit Alpha-2

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

**Definition:** 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase catalytic subunit alpha-2 (552 aa, ~62 kDa) is encoded by the human PRKAA2 gene. This protein plays a role in protein phosphorylation and signal transduction.

**Synonyms:** - ACACA Kinase - AMPK Subunit Alpha-2 - Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase Kinase - EC 2.7.11.1 - EC 2.7.11.27 - EC 2.7.11.31 - HMGCR Kinase - Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Kinase - PRKAA2