RRAS2 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

This gene encodes a member of the R-Ras subfamily of Ras-like small GTPases. The encoded protein associates with the plasma membrane and may function as a signal transducer. This protein may play an important role in activating signal transduction pathways that control cell proliferation. Mutations in this gene are associated with the growth of certain tumors. Pseudogenes of this gene are found on chromosomes 1 and 2. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2010]

RRAS2: It is a plasma membrane-associated GTP-binding protein with GTPase activity. Might transduce growth inhibitory signals across the cell membrane, exerting its effect through an effector shared with the Ras proteins but in an antagonistic fashion. Defects in RRAS2 are a cause of susceptibility to ovarian cancer (OC). The term ovarian cancer defines common malignancies originating from ovarian tissue. Although many histologic types of ovarian tumors have been described, epithelial ovarian carcinoma is the most common form. Ovarian cancers are often asymptomatic and the recognized signs and symptoms, even of late-stage disease, are vague. Consequently, most patients are diagnosed with advanced disease. Belongs to the small GTPase superfamily. Ras family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: G protein; Oncoprotein; G protein, monomeric, Ras; G protein, monomeric; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11p15.2

Cellular Component: focal adhesion; membrane; endoplasmic reticulum; plasma membrane

Molecular Function: GTPase activity; protein binding; GTP binding

Biological Process: osteoblast differentiation; metabolic process; Ras protein signal transduction; positive regulation of cell migration