PDK1 (3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1)

PDK1 (3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1) is an important enzyme in our cells that helps activate other proteins involved in cell growth, survival, and metabolism. It is part of a signaling pathway that responds to signals like growth factors, guiding cells to grow, divide, or adapt to changes. PDK1 works by adding phosphate groups to specific proteins, effectively turning them on or off. This process is essential for normal cell function and development, and disruptions in PDK1 activity can contribute to diseases like cancer.