This gene is a member of the Rab family of small G proteins and plays a role in regulating membrane trafficking between trans-Golgi network (TGN) and recycling endosomes (RE). The encoded protein is involved in the assembly of tight junctions, which are components of the apical junctional complex (AJC) of epithelial cells. The AJC plays a role in forming a barrier between luminal contents and the underlying tissue. Additional functions associated with the protein include endocytic recycling of occludin, regulation of epithelial cell scattering, neuronal regeneration and regulation of neurite outgrowth. Alternately spliced transcript variants have been observed for this gene. A pseudogene associated with this gene is located on chromosome 12.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Fusion protein of human RAB13
Swissprot
P51153
Synonyms
Cell growth-inhibiting gene 4 proteinGIG4Growth inhibiting gene 4 proteinRAB13RAB13 member RAS oncogene familyRAB13RAS associated protein RAB13Ras related protein Rab13Ras-related protein Rab-13