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 MAP Kinases; Kinases, Extracellular Signal-Regulated; ERK MAP Kinases; Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinases; MAP Kinases, Extracellular Signal-Regulated