Gene: ROCK1

Alternate names for this Gene: P160ROCK|ROCK-I

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a protein serine/threonine kinase that is activated when bound to the GTP-bound form of Rho. The small GTPase Rho regulates formation of focal adhesions and stress fibers of fibroblasts, as well as adhesion and aggregation of platelets and lymphocytes by shuttling between the inactive GDP-bound form and the active GTP-bound form. Rho is also essential in cytokinesis and plays a role in transcriptional activation by serum response factor. This protein, a downstream effector of Rho, phosphorylates and activates LIM kinase, which in turn, phosphorylates cofilin, inhibiting its actin-depolymerizing activity. A pseudogene, related to this gene, is also located on chromosome 18.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 18

Location in Chromosome : 18q11.1

Description of this Gene: Rho associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding