EBAG9
Domain
The coiled coil domain is necessary for the homodimerization.
Function
May participate in suppression of cell proliferation and induces apoptotic cell death through activation of interleukin-1-beta converting enzyme (ICE)-like proteases.
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed. Expressed in ovary, testis, prostate, thymus, muscle and heart, but not in small intestine, colon, lymph nodes, or peripherical blood lymphocytes. The protein is not detected in any of the above organs.
Cellular localization
- Golgi apparatus membrane
- Single-pass type III membrane protein
- According to PubMed:10426319, it also exists as a soluble form which has the same biological activities. The existence of such soluble form is however uncertain.
Alternative names
RCAS1, EBAG9, Receptor-binding cancer antigen expressed on SiSo cells, Cancer-associated surface antigen RCAS1, Estrogen receptor-binding fragment-associated gene 9 protein