DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Literature associating CHKA and hemoglobin D disease

CHKA [ENSP00000265689]

Choline kinase alpha; Has a key role in phospholipid biosynthesis and may contribute to tumor cell growth. Catalyzes the first step in phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis. Contributes to phosphatidylethanolamine biosynthesis. Phosphorylates choline and ethanolamine. Has higher activity with choline.

Synonyms:  CHKA,  E9PM06,  H0YD02,  P35790,  E9PM06p ...

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