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cyclin-dependent kinase |
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cyclin-dependent kinase [¦sī·klin di¦pen·dənt ′kī‚nās] (cell and molecular biology) A family of kinases that, once activated by cyclin, regulate the cell cycle by adding phosphate groups to a variety of protein substrates that control processes in the cycle. Abbreviated Cdk. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1] arrest through inhibition of cyclin-dependent kinases. Cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks) are proteins that are involved in the regulation of the cell cycle. The specific focus of the research was cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), which are crucial regulators of the growth of both normal and cancerous cells. |
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