5-AMP-activated protein kinase beta-2 subunit protein;(source:Araport11)
TAIR Curator Summary:
Encodes AKINbeta1, a subunit of the SnRK1 kinase (Sucrose non-fermenting-1-related protein kinase). Involved in regulation of nitrogen and sugar metabolism. As part of the regulatory subunit, it binds maltose which promotes kinase activity. Acts as a global regulator of genes involved in carbon, lipid and nitrogen metabolism.
TAIR Short Description:
5'-AMP-activated protein kinase beta-2 subunit protein