ACK1 Proteins

Protein Information

TNK2 (ACK) (activated Cdc42-associated kinase) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase that signals downstream of Cdc42. TNK2 is known to be involved in tumorigenesis and metastasis, particularly in prostate cancer. Downstream effector of CDC42 which mediates CDC42-dependent cell migration via phosphorylation of BCAR1. May be involved both in adult synaptic function and plasticity and in brain development. Activates AKT1 by phosphorylating it on 'Tyr-176'. Phosphorylates AR on 'Tyr-267' and 'Tyr-363' thereby promoting its recruitment to androgen-responsive enhancers (AREs). Phosphorylates WWOX on 'Tyr-287'. Phosphorylates MCF2, thereby enhancing its activity as a guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) toward Rho family proteins. Contributes to the control of AXL receptor levels. Confers metastatic properties on cancer cells and promotes tumor growth by negatively regulating tumor suppressor such as WWOX and positively regulating pro-survival factors such as AKT1 and AR. Phosphorylates WASP.

Synonyms

ACK; Ack1; Ack-1; Activated CDC42 kinase 1; activated Cdc42-associated kinase 1; activated p21cdc42Hs kinase; Cdc42 GTPase-inhibiting protein; Cdgip; Non-receptor protein tyrosine kinase Ack; p21cdc42Hs; P21cdc42Hs kinase; Pyk1; Tnk2; tnk2 {ECO:0000250; tyrosine kinase non receptor 2; tyrosine kinase non-receptor protein 2; tyrosine kinase, non-receptor, 2; UniProtKB:Q07912}