Gene: RGS17
Alternate names for this Gene: RGS-17|RGSZ2|hRGS17
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the regulator of G-protein signaling family. This protein contains a conserved, 120 amino acid motif called the RGS domain and a cysteine-rich region. The protein attenuates the signaling activity of G-proteins by binding to activated, GTP-bound G alpha subunits and acting as a GTPase activating protein (GAP), increasing the rate of conversion of the GTP to GDP. This hydrolysis allows the G alpha subunits to bind G beta/gamma subunit heterodimers, forming inactive G-protein heterotrimers, thereby terminating the signal.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 6
Location in Chromosome : 6q25.2
Description of this Gene: regulator of G protein signaling 17
Type of Gene: protein-coding