Actin-binding protein that enhances membrane ruffling and RAC activation. Enhances the actin-bundling activity of LCP1. Binds calcium. Plays a role in RAC signaling and in phagocytosis. May play an role in macrophage activation and function. Promotes the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and of T-lymphocytes. Enhances lymphocyte migration. Plays a role in vascular inflammation (By similarity).
"The genomic sequence and comparative analysis of the rat major histocompatibility complex."Hurt P., Walter L., Sudbrak R., Klages S., Mueller I., Shiina T., Inoko H., Lehrach H., Guenther E., Reinhardt R., Himmelbauer H.Genome Res. 14:631-639(2004)
Research Topic:Neuroscience