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Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Proviral Integration Moloney virus (PIM) kinase 3 STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The PIM gene locus was discovered as a result of the cloning of retroviral intergration sites in murine Moloney leukemia virus, leading to the identification of PIM kinases. They are constitutively active STKs with a broad range of cellular targets and are overexpressed in many haematopoietic malignancies and solid cancers. Vertebrates contain three distinct PIM kinase genes (PIM1-3). PIM3 can inhibit apoptosis and promote cell survival and protein translation, therefore, it can enhance the proliferation of normal and cancer cells. Mice deficient with PIM3 show minimal effects, suggesting that PIM3 msy not be essential. Since its expression is enhanced in several cancers, it may make a good molecular target for cancer drugs. The PIM3 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase. |
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