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Name:	Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 8
Description:	A CYCLIN C dependent kinase that is an important component of the mediator complex. The enzyme is activated by its interaction with CYCLIN C and plays a role in transcriptional regulation by phosphorylating RNA POLYMERASE II.
Synonyms:	Cdk8 Cyclin Dependent Kinase; Cdk8 Protein Kinase; Cell Division Protein Kinase 8; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase, Cdk8; Cdk8 Cyclin-Dependent Kinase; Kinase, Cdk8 Protein; Kinase, Cdk8 Cyclin-Dependent; Protein Kinase, Cdk8; Cyclin Dependent Kinase 8