Background |
This gene encodes a family member of serine/threonine p21-activating kinases, known as PAK proteins. These proteins are critical effectors that link RhoGTPases to cytoskeleton reorganization and nuclear signaling, and they serve as targets for the small GTP binding proteins Cdc42 and Rac. This specific family member regulates cell motility and morphology. Mutations in this gene have been associated with macrocephaly, seizures, and speech delay. Overexpression of this gene is also reported in many cancer types, and particularly in breast cancer. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. |
Manufacturers Research Area |
Epigenetics Nuclear Signaling, Protein phosphorylation, Cancer, Signal Transduction, Kinase, Serine threonine kinases, ErbB-HER Signaling Pathway, MAPK-Erk Signaling Pathway, Cell Biology Developmental Biology, Apoptosis, Cytoskeleton, Microtubules, Actins, TGF-b-Smad Signaling Pathway, Immunology Inflammation |