RALA — RAS like proto-oncogene A
RALA 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.
RALA's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innate lymphoid cells | Actin Cytoskeleton Dynamics Cytoskeleton & motility | ACTN4, ALDH9A1, APBB1IP, ARHGAP10, CDC37, CXXC5, FAM136A, FERMT3 +26 more | View in SCUBA |
| Macrophages | NRF2 Oxidative Stress Stress | ACOT9, AHRR, ARMC9, BASP1, CARD19, CCDC71L, CD226, CLDND1 +27 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | RAL |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 7: 39623565-39708120 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Disease related genes, Enzymes, Human disease related genes, Potential drug targets, Predicted intracellular proteins, RAS pathway related proteins |
| Molecular function | Hydrolase |
| Biological process | Cell cycle, Cell division, Exocytosis |
Function
Multifunctional GTPase involved in a variety of cellular processes including gene expression, cell migration, cell proliferation, oncogenic transformation and membrane trafficking. Accomplishes its multiple functions by interacting with distinct downstream effectors. Acts as a GTP sensor for GTP-dependent exocytosis of dense core vesicles. The RALA- exocyst complex regulates integrin-dependent membrane raft exocytosis and growth signaling. Key regulator of LPAR1 signaling and competes with GRK2 for binding to LPAR1 thus affecting the signaling properties of the receptor. Required for anchorage- independent proliferation of transformed cells. During mitosis, supports the stabilization and elongation of the intracellular bridge between dividing cells. Cooperates with EXOC2 to recruit other components of the exocyst to the early midbody. During mitosis, also controls mitochondrial fission by recruiting to the mitochondrion RALBP1, which mediates the phosphorylation and activation of DNM1L by the mitotic kinase cyclin B- CDK1.
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.