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What is

phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase

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Pronunciation: /phosphatidylinositol* θri kinase*/

phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase

Definition

A type of enzyme that transmits signals in cells and that helps control cell growth. Some tumors have higher-than-normal levels of phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase. Also called PI3 kinase and PI3K.