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ROCK2 Rho associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2

Gene ID: 9475, updated on 10-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ROCK-II

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a serine/threonine kinase that regulates cytokinesis, smooth muscle contraction, the formation of actin stress fibers and focal adhesions, and the activation of the c-fos serum response element. This protein, which is an isozyme of ROCK1 is a target for the small GTPase Rho. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
2p25.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 2; NC_000002.12 (11179759..11345437, complement)
Total number of exons:
37

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