Protein S100-A2

Definition:

May function as calcium sensor and modulator, contributing to cellular calcium signaling. May function by interacting with other proteins, such as TPR-containing proteins, and indirectly play a role in many physiological processes. May also play a role in suppressing tumor cell growth.

References:

[1]. S W Lee, et al. Down-regulation of a member of the S100 gene family in mammary carcinoma cells and reexpression by azadeoxycytidine treatment. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1992 Mar 15;89(6):2504-8. [Content Brief]

[2]. Fuminori Yamaguchi, et al. S100 proteins modulate protein phosphatase 5 function: a link between CA2+ signal transduction and protein dephosphorylation. J Biol Chem. 2012 Apr 20;287(17):13787-98. [Content Brief]

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