CaMK kinase

CaMK kinase, or Calcium/Calmodulin-dependent Protein Kinase, is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in cellular processes by responding to calcium levels in cells. When calcium is present, it binds to a protein called calmodulin, which activates the CaMK kinase. This activated enzyme then modifies other proteins by adding phosphate groups, a process known as phosphorylation. This phosphorylation can influence various cellular activities, such as muscle contraction, hormone regulation, and nerve signaling, making CaMK kinase essential for many biological functions and responses to changes within the environment.