Abcam, ab252037-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-GRB2 antibody [Y237]

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Biological function summary
GRB2 functions as an adaptor protein that connects activated receptor tyrosine kinases to intracellular pathways. It often forms complexes with other proteins such as the SOS protein which further propagates signaling cascades critical for cell proliferation and differentiation. GRB2’s ability to mediate these interactions contributes to cellular responses to external stimuli including growth factors and hormones.
Pathways
GRB2 plays an important role in the Ras-MAPK signaling pathway. It interacts with proteins like SOS and Ras enabling signal transduction from the cell surface to the nucleus which is vital for processes such as cell growth and survival. GRB2 is also implicated in the PI3K-Akt pathway connecting it to another set of signaling proteins that regulate metabolism growth and survival.