CASK - Function

Function

This protein is a multidomain scaffolding protein with a role in synaptic transmembrane protein anchoring and ion channel trafficking. It interacts with the transcription factor TBR1 and binds to several cell-surface proteins including amyloid precursor protein, neurexins and syndecans.

Unlike many protein kinases, it does not require a divalent cation such as magnesium for catalytic activity.

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