Bovine, Canine, Equine, Guinea pig, Human, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat, Zebrafish
Alternative Names:
BCK, B-CK, CKBB, CPK-B, HEL-211, HEL-S-29
The protein encoded by this gene is a cytoplasmic enzyme involved in energy homeostasis. The encoded protein reversibly catalyzes the transfer of phosphate between ATP and various phosphogens such as creatine phosphate. It acts as a homodimer in brain as well as in other tissues, and as a heterodimer with a similar muscle isozyme in heart. The encoded protein is a member of the ATP:guanido phosphotransferase protein family. A pseudogene of this gene has been characterized.