Overview:

CAMK2beta belongs to the serine/threonine protein kinase family and to the type II multifunctional Ca(2+)/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase subfamily. CAMK2beta showed wide tissue and cell distribution, and one of CAMK2beta variant predominated in adult brain (1). The ratio of CAMK2alpha and CAMK2beta protein levels were inversely related during activity in hippocampal neurons (2). CAMK2beta is a prominent kinase in the central nervous system and may function in long-term potentiation and neurotransmitter release.

Gene Aliases:

CAMKB, CAM2, CAMK2, MGC29528

Genbank Number:

NM_172081

References:

1. Tombes, R. M. et al: Identification of novel human tumor cell-specific CaMK-II variants. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1355: 281-292, 1997.

2. Thiagarajan, T. C. Et al: Alpha- and beta-CaMKII: inverse regulation by neuronal activity and opposing effects on synaptic strength. Neuron 36: 1103-1114, 2002.