Janus kinase en · NOUN
Etymology
Shortened from just another kinase (being part of a large number of discoveries at the time); see Janus.
Meanings
- Any of a family of intracellular non-receptor tyrosine kinases that transduce cytokine-mediated signals via the JAK-STAT pathway.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janus kinases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |