CDC42EP2 Gene Summary [Human]
CDC42, a small Rho GTPase, regulates the formation of F-actin-containing structures through its interaction with the downstream effector proteins. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the Borg family of CDC42 effector proteins. Borg family proteins contain a CRIB (Cdc42/Rac interactive-binding) domain. They bind to, and negatively regulate the function of CDC42. Coexpression of this protein with CDC42 suggested a role of this protein in actin filament assembly and cell shape control. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | CDC42EP2 |
| Official Name | CDC42 effector protein 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:16263] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000149798 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | CDC42 effector protein 2, CRIB-containing BOGR1 protein, binder of Rho GTPases 1 |
| Synonyms | 1110008C05Rik, BORG1, CDC42 effector protein 2, CEP2, D19Bwg1013e |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human CDC42EP2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- Cdc42 effector
- CRIB
- enzyme binding
- GTPase activator
- protein binding
- opioid peptide
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the CDC42EP2 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Plasma Membrane
- microtubule cytoskeleton
- Cytoplasm
- cellular membrane
- cytosol
- filopodia
- phagosomes
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human CDC42EP2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- regulation of cell shape
- positive regulation of pseudopodium assembly
- positive regulation of actin filament polymerization
- actin filament organization
- cellular response to interferon-gamma
- Rho protein signal transduction
- actin cytoskeleton organization
- positive regulation of protein complex assembly
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- microtubule cytoskeleton
- cytoskeleton
- cytoplasm
- membrane
- phagocytic vesicle
- cytosol
- endomembrane system
- plasma membrane
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- opioid peptide activity
- GTPase activator activity
- small GTPase binding