Gene: RASA2
Alternate names for this Gene: GAP1M
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is member of the GAP1 family of GTPase-activating proteins. The gene product stimulates the GTPase activity of normal RAS p21 but not its oncogenic counterpart. Acting as a suppressor of RAS function, the protein enhances the weak intrinsic GTPase activity of RAS proteins resulting in the inactive GDP-bound form of RAS, thereby allowing control of cellular proliferation and differentiation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 3
Location in Chromosome : 3q23
Description of this Gene: RAS p21 protein activator 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding