Akt Signaling. Akt (v-Akt Murine Thymoma Viral Oncogene)/ PKB (Protein Kinase-B) is a Serine/threonine Kinase that is involved in mediating various biological responses, such as inhibition of Apoptosis and stimulation of cell proliferation. Three mammalian isoforms are currently known: Akt1/PKB- Alpha, Akt2/PKB-Beta and Akt3/PKB-Gamma.
Vascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes all of the veins and arteries. And, a vascular surgeon is an expert at evaluating and treating problems of the veins and arteries.
noun vidÂ·eoÂ·conÂ·ferÂ·encÂ·ing \Ëvi-dÄ-Å-ËkÃ¤n-f(É-)rÉn(t)-siÅ, -fÉrn(t)-\. : a method of holding meetings that allows people who are in different cities, countries, etc., to hear each other and see each other on computer or television screens. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about videoconferencing.