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STK11 gene

serine/threonine kinase 11

Key facts

Official symbol
STK11
Full name
STK11
Chromosome
19
Map location
19p13.3
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
6794
Also known as
LKB1, PJS, hLKB1

Function summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a serine/threonine kinase that regulates cell polarity and energy metabolism and functions as a tumor suppressor. Mutations in this gene have been associated with the autosomal dominant Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, as well as with skin, pancreatic, and testicular cancers. [provided by RefSeq, May 2022].

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Data source: NCBI Gene · alsesAI Gene Library