Gene: LTK

Alternate names for this Gene: TYK1

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the ros/insulin receptor family of tyrosine kinases. Tyrosine-specific phosphorylation of proteins is a key to the control of diverse pathways leading to cell growth and differentiation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 15

Location in Chromosome : 15q15.1

Description of this Gene: leukocyte receptor tyrosine kinase

Type of Gene: protein-coding