Gene: PAK2
Alternate names for this Gene: PAK65|PAKgamma
Gene Summary: The p21 activated kinases (PAK) are critical effectors that link Rho GTPases to cytoskeleton reorganization and nuclear signaling. The PAK proteins are a family of serine/threonine kinases that serve as targets for the small GTP binding proteins, CDC42 and RAC1, and have been implicated in a wide range of biological activities. The protein encoded by this gene is activated by proteolytic cleavage during caspase-mediated apoptosis, and may play a role in regulating the apoptotic events in the dying cell.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 3
Location in Chromosome : 3q29
Description of this Gene: p21 (RAC1) activated kinase 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding