Casein kinases are operationally defined by their preferential utilization of acidic proteins such as caseins as substrates. The a and a' chains contain the catalytic site. Participates in Wnt signaling. CK2 phosphorylates 'Ser-392' of p53/TP53 following UV irradiation.
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