The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the Ser/Thr protein kinase family, and is most closely related to mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAP kinases). MAP kinases also known as extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs), are activated through protein phosphorylation cascades and act as integration points for multiple biochemical signals. This kinase is localized in the nucleus, and has been reported to be activated in fibroblasts upon treatment with serum or phorbol esters.,MAPK6,ERK3,HsT17250,PRKM6,p97MAPK,Epigenetics & Nuclear Signaling,Translation Control,Regulation of eIF4 and p70 S6 Kinase,Signal Transduction,G protein signaling,G2/M DNA Damage Checkpoint,Kinase,Serine/threonine kinases,mTOR Signaling Pathway,ErbB-HER Signaling Pathway,Cell Biology & Developmental Biology,Microtubules,Immunology & Inflammation,IL-6 Receptor Signaling Pathway,MAPK6