NEK1: Proteins and Enzymes

Belonging to the NEK Ser/Thr protein kinase family, NEK1 plays an important role in the cell by responding to DNA damage. Molecular functions for NEK1 include protein serine/threonine kinase activity, protein tyrosine kinase activity, protein binding and ATP binding. More specifically, NEK1 is involved in cell cycle regulation, and the protein encoded by this gene is a serine/threonine kinase which is found in a centrosomal complex with FEZ1. Additionally, NEK1 also appears to possess tyrosine kinase activity and is involved in the control of meiosis and cilium assembly. NEK1 is known to interact with FEZ1, FEZ2, KIF3A, TSC2 and MRE11A. Common diseases for NEK1 include adenocarcinoma, cancer, short rib-polydactyly syndrome II and epithelial neoplasia.