enzyme

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)

5' AMP-activated protein kinase or AMPK or 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase is an enzyme (EC 2.7.11.31) that plays a role in cellular energy homeostasis, largely to activate glucose and fatty acid uptake and oxidation when cellular energy is low. (Source: Wikipedia) Pushes glut-4 transporter towards the cell membrane (without needing insulin). AMP triggers AMPK which is the alarm signal for activating glut-4 transporter.

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Added on Apr 7, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
Edited on Jul 1, 2022 by No update

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