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PRAME

Function

Functions as a transcriptional repressor, inhibiting the signaling of retinoic acid through the retinoic acid receptors RARA, RARB and RARG. Prevents retinoic acid-induced cell proliferation arrest, differentiation and apoptosis.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the PRAME family.

Tissue specificity

Expressed in testis. Detected in samples of kidney, brain and skin.

Cellular localization

  • Nucleus
  • Cell membrane

Alternative names

  • Melanoma antigen preferentially expressed in tumors
  • Opa-interacting protein 4
  • Preferentially expressed antigen of melanoma
  • OIP-4
  • PRAME
  • OIP4
  • MAPE

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Molecular weight

57890Da