RAB23 — RAB23, member RAS oncogene family
RAB23 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 2 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
RAB23's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibroblasts | TGF-beta Fibroblast Niche ECM production | APCDD1, BAG2, C12orf75, CD55, CES1, CGREF1, COL11A1, CRYAB +8 more | View in SCUBA |
| Smooth muscle cells | Integrin adhesion complex Migration & adhesion | ALDH1B1, ALDH2, DST, FERMT2, ITGA5, KLHL42, METTL7A, NFIX +3 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Chromosome | 6: 57186992-57222307 |
|---|---|
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Disease related genes, Human disease related genes, Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Molecular function | Developmental protein, Hydrolase |
| Biological process | Protein transport, Transport |
Function
The small GTPases Rab are key regulators of intracellular membrane trafficking, from the formation of transport vesicles to their fusion with membranes. Rabs cycle between an inactive GDP-bound form and an active GTP-bound form that is able to recruit to membranes different set of downstream effectors directly responsible for vesicle formation, movement, tethering and fusion. Together with SUFU, prevents nuclear import of GLI1, and thereby inhibits GLI1 transcription factor activity. Regulates GLI1 in differentiating chondrocytes. Likewise, regulates GLI3 proteolytic processing and modulates GLI2 and GLI3 transcription factor activity. Plays a role in autophagic vacuole assembly, and mediates defense against pathogens, such as S.aureus, by promoting their capture by autophagosomes that then merge with lysosomes
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.