Ang

This gene encodes a member of the pancreatic ribonuclease A superfamily and is a potent inducer of neovascularization. The encoded protein is a secreted multifunctional tRNA-specific ribonuclease that promotes angiogenesis in response to angiogenetic stimuli such as hypoxia, mediates stress-induced translational repression by cleaving cellular tRNAs, stimulates cell proliferation by mediating rRNA transcription in prostate cancer cells, and is involved in neurite pathfinding. This gene resides in a cluster of highly related genes. It shares dual promoters and 5' exons with the ribonuclease, RNase A family 4 gene. Two alternatively spliced variants, with different 5' exons but the same coding exon, have been identified. Multiple pseudogenes have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2009]

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 mouse Ang often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Ang gene, providing context for its role in the cell.