A mitogen-activated protein kinase subfamily that is widely expressed and plays a role in regulation of MEIOSIS; MITOSIS; and post mitotic functions in differentiated cells. The extracellular signal regulated MAP kinases are regulated by a broad variety of CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS and can be activated by certain CARCINOGENS.
Also Known As:
Extracellular Signal Regulated Kinases; MAP Kinases, Extracellular Signal Regulated; Extracellular Signal Regulated Kinase; Extracellular Signal Regulated MAP Kinase; Extracellular Signal Regulated MAP Kinases; Kinase, ERK MAP; Kinase, Extracellular Signal-Regulated; Kinases, Extracellular Signal-Regulated; MAP Kinase, ERK; Signal-Regulated Kinase, Extracellular; ERK MAP Kinase; ERK MAP Kinases; Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase; Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinases; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinase; MAP Kinases, Extracellular Signal-Regulated