Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 8

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

**Definition:** Cyclin-dependent kinase 8 (464 aa, ~53 kDa) is encoded by the human CDK8 gene. This protein plays a role in the modulation of both transcription and protein phosphorylation.

**Synonyms:** - CDK8 - Cell Division Protein Kinase 8 - EC 2.7.11.22 - EC 2.7.11.23 - Mediator Complex Subunit CDK8 - Mediator of RNA Polymerase II Transcription Subunit CDK8 - Protein Kinase K35