MYLK (MLCK) Active Calmodulin Binding

Stable Identifier
R-HSA-445797
Type
Reaction [binding]
Species
Homo sapiens
Compartment
cytosol
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MYLK (MLCK) Active Calmodulin Binding
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Once calcium influx occurs, calmodulin is activated by the binding of calcium. The active calmodulin complex binds and activates the smooth muscle myosin light chain kinase (Hathaway and Adelstein 1979, Webb 2003).

Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
156362 Human platelet myosin light chain kinase requires the calcium-binding protein calmodulin for activity

Hathaway, DR, Adelstein, RS

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 1979
14627618 Smooth muscle contraction and relaxation

Webb, RC

Adv Physiol Educ 2003
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Authored
Gillespie, ME  (2009-02-10)
Reviewed
Rush, MG  (2008-01-11)
Rivero Crespo, F  (2014-12-26)
Created
Gillespie, ME  (2009-11-06)