background:
This gene encodes a member of the Ras-association domain family (RASSF). Members of this family form the core of a highly conserved tumor suppressor network, the Salvador-Warts-Hippo (SWH) pathway. The protein encoded by this gene is a Ras effector protein that induces apoptosis. A genomic region containing this gene has been linked to susceptibility to viral bronchiolitis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants and protein isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2012].
Function:
Involved in the induction of apoptosis, through both caspase-dependent and caspase-independent pathways. May act as a Ras effector protein. May suppress the serum-induced basal levels of NF-kappa-B (By similarity).
Subunit:
Interacts with MOAP1 (By similarity). Interaction with activated KRAS is still a matter of debate: interaction has been shown in the mouse (PubMed:17404571), but not in human (PubMed:17367779). Lack of interaction with MRAS, NRAS nor RRAS2 has also been reported (PubMed:17367779).
Tissue Specificity:
Highest expression in thymus, kidney and placenta. Also detected in colon, small intestine and lung. Tends to be down-regulated in 30-60% of tumors derived from breast, colon, kidney liver, rectum, pancreas, stomach and the thyroid gland compared to the normal counterpart.
Similarity:
Contains 1 Ras-associating domain.
Contains 1 SARAH domain.
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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