GAB2

This gene is a member of the GRB2-associated binding protein (GAB) gene family. These proteins contain pleckstrin homology (PH) domain, and bind SHP2 tyrosine phosphatase and GRB2 adapter protein. They act as adapters for transmitting various signals in response to stimuli through cytokine and growth factor receptors, and T- and B-cell antigen receptors. The protein encoded by this gene is the principal activator of phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase in response to activation of the high affinity IgE receptor. Two alternatively spliced transcripts encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009]

Full Name

GRB2 Associated Binding Protein 2

Function

Adapter protein which acts downstream of several membrane receptors including cytokine, antigen, hormone, cell matrix and growth factor receptors to regulate multiple signaling pathways. Regulates osteoclast differentiation mediating the TNFRSF11A/RANK signaling. In allergic response, it plays a role in mast cells activation and degranulation through PI-3-kinase regulation. Also involved in the regulation of cell proliferation and hematopoiesis.

Biological Process

Osteoclast differentiation Source: UniProtKB
Phosphatidylinositol-mediated signaling Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of cell population proliferation Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of mast cell degranulation Source: UniProtKB

Cellular Location

Cytoplasm; Cell membrane

PTM

Phosphorylated on tyrosine residue(s) by the thrombopoietin receptor (TPOR), stem cell factor receptor (SCFR), and T-cell and B-cell antigen receptors, gp130, IL-2R and IL-3R (By similarity). Phosphorylated upon stimulation of TNFRSF11A/RANK by TNFSF11/RANKL (By similarity). Phosphorylated upon EGF stimulation. Phosphorylated on tyrosine residues by HCK upon IL6 signaling.
Dephosphorylated by PTPN11.