Camk2a

Enables GTPase activating protein binding activity and calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase activity. Involved in several processes, including neurotransmitter receptor transport to plasma membrane; protein phosphorylation; and regulation of protein localization to cell periphery. Located in axon; dendrite cytoplasm; and neuronal cell body. Is active in several cellular components, including postsynaptic cytosol; postsynaptic density; and presynaptic cytosol. Biomarker of middle cerebral artery infarction and transient cerebral ischemia. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder 53 and autosomal recessive intellectual developmental disorder 63. Orthologous to human CAMK2A (calcium/calmodulin dependent protein kinase II alpha). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

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 rat Camk2a often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Camk2a gene in rat plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

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 rat Camk2a gene, providing context for its role in the cell.