Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Your body produces the enzyme creatine kinase (CK) or creatine phosphokinase to keep your muscles functioning properly. Healthcare providers use the CK ...

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and the Mayo Clinic used cryogenic electron microscopy to create 3D images detailing the overall structure of ubiquitous mitochondrial creatine kinase.

Cancer cells have an insatiable appetite for energy as they multiply more rapidly than normal cells. Greedy cancer cells hijack various cellular functions to find and exploit energy and other ...

keele.ac.uk Monitoring of creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase can reveal the state of the muscle and its biochemical adaptation to physical load Functional assessment of athletes’ fitness ...

Genetic testing for mutations in the TK2 gene confirms the diagnosis. Elevated creatine kinase levels and electromyography showing myopathic changes can support the diagnosis. Genetic counseling is ...