RASSF5
Function
Potential tumor suppressor. Seems to be involved in lymphocyte adhesion by linking RAP1A activation upon T-cell receptor or chemokine stimulation to integrin activation. Isoform 2 stimulates lymphocyte polarization and the patch-like distribution of ITGAL/LFA-1, resulting in an enhanced adhesion to ICAM1. Together with RAP1A may participate in regulation of microtubule growth. The association of isoform 2 with activated RAP1A is required for directional movement of endothelial cells during wound healing. May be involved in regulation of Ras apoptotic function. The RASSF5-STK4/MST1 complex may mediate HRAS and KRAS induced apoptosis.
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed. Frequently down-regulated in lung tumor cell lines and primary lung tumors.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
- Cytoplasm
- Cytoskeleton
- Isoform 2 is mainly located in the perinuclear region of unstimulated primary T-cells. Upon stimulation translocates to the leading edge and colocalizes with ITGAL/LFA-1 in the peripheral zone of the immunological synapse. Isoform 2 is localized to growing microtubules in vascular endothelial cells and is dissociated from microtubules by activated RAP1A.
Alternative names
NORE1, RAPL, RASSF5, Ras association domain-containing protein 5, New ras effector 1, Regulator for cell adhesion and polarization enriched in lymphoid tissues