| Gene Symbol |
WASL
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| Gene Synonyms |
NWASP WASPB N-WASP |
| Gene Full Name |
WASP like actin nucleation promoting factor |
| Gene Summary |
This gene encodes a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) protein family. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome proteins share similar domain structure, and associate with a variety of signaling molecules to alter the actin cytoskeleton. The encoded protein is highly expressed in neural tissues, and interacts with several proteins involved in cytoskeletal organization, including cell division control protein 42 (CDC42) and the actin-related protein-2/3 (ARP2/3) complex. The encoded protein may be involved in the formation of long actin microspikes, and in neurite extension. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013] |
| Alternative Names |
DKFZp779G0847 MGC48327 N-WASP Neural Wiskott Aldrich syndrome protein Neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein NWASP Wasl WASL_HUMAN WASPB Wiskott Aldrich syndrome gene like Wiskott Aldrich syndrome gene like protein Wiskott Aldrich syndrome like WiskottAldrich syndrome like |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
55 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Cytoplasm,Cytoskeleton,Nucleus. |