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],
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Function:
Function:May act as a Ras effector protein.,sequence Caution:Translated as Gln.,similarity:Contains 1 Ras-associating domain.,similarity:Contains 1 SARAH domain.,
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Tissue Expression:
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.
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Research Areas:
>>Hippo signaling pathway ;
>>Hippo signaling pathway - multiple species