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Janus Kinase 2 (Jak2)
Not, "just another kinase"
Background
Janus Kinase 2 is a non-receptor janus kinase, a protein which is part of the tyrosine kinases. These group of kinases are the primary intracellular mediators of cytokine signaling and are involved in the control of cellular growth. As a non-receptor kinase, Jak 2 has a cytoplasmic enzyme which catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group through phosphorylation to the tyrosine residue in the protein. Such an enzyme plays a crucial role in regulating various cellular functions by switching on or off additional enzymes within the cell. [1]
Jak2 was given its name "Janus" after the two-faced Roman God "Janus" who was known as the custodian of the universe and the God of new beginnings. The abbreviation 'Jak' is commonly referred to as 'just another kinase' as, when it was first discovered, the kinase's role was not yet fully understood.
Analyzing and Discovering Jak2 Structure
