DOK5 Antibody – Goat Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the DOK family of membrane proteins, which are adapter proteins involved in signal transduction. The encoded protein interacts with phosphorylated receptor tyrosine kinases to mediate neurite outgrowth and activation of the MAP kinase pathway. Unlike other DOK family proteins, this protein does not interact with RASGAP. This protein is up-regulated in patients with systemic sclerosis and is associated with fibrosis induced by insulin-like growth factor binding protein 5. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2014]

DOK5: docking proteins are enzymatically inert adaptor or scaffolding proteins. They provide a docking platform for the assembly of multimolecular signaling complexes. DOK5 functions in Ret-mediated neurite outgrowth and plays a positive role in activation of the MAP kinase pathway. Putative link with downstream effectors of Ret in neuronal differentiation. Interacts with phosphorylated Ret. In contrast to other DOK proteins, it does not interact with RASGAP. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Adaptor/scaffold

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 20q13.2

Cellular Component: intracellular

Molecular Function: insulin receptor binding; receptor signaling protein activity

Biological Process: MAPKKK cascade; nervous system development; regulation of nerve growth factor receptor signaling pathway; transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway