S100A6

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the S100 family of proteins containing 2 EF-hand calcium-binding motifs. S100 proteins are localized in the cytoplasm and/or nucleus of a wide range of cells, and involved in the regulation of a number of cellular processes such as cell cycle progression and differentiation. S100 genes include at least 13 members which are located as a cluster on chromosome 1q21. This protein may function in stimulation of Ca2+-dependent insulin release, stimulation of prolactin secretion, and exocytosis. Chromosomal rearrangements and altered expression of this gene have been implicated in melanoma. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

S100 Calcium Binding Protein A6

May function as calcium sensor and modulator, contributing to cellular calcium signaling. May function by interacting with other proteins, such as TPR-containing proteins, and indirectly play a role in many physiological processes such as the reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and in cell motility. Binds 2 calcium ions. Calcium binding is cooperative.

Biological Process axonogenesis1 PublicationNAS:UniProtKB
Biological Process positive regulation of fibroblast proliferation1 PublicationNAS:UniProtKB
Biological Process signal transductionManual Assertion Based On ExperimentTAS:UniProtKB

Nucleus envelope
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane

The N-terminus is blocked.