Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3
Overview
Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 (GSK-3) is a type of Protein Kinase enzyme. Specifically, it is a Serine/Threonine Protein Kinase.
Function of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3
Enzymes
Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 is one of several Protein Kinases which phosphorylate Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3.
Toxic Effects of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3
Nervous System
Excessive activity of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 may be implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease. It is involved in the production of neurofibrillary tangles, a feature of Alzheimer’s Disease. [1]
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