KRAS

Oncogene regulating cell growth and division.

Key Functions:

• Activates MAPK/ERK signaling pathway.
• Promotes cell proliferation.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (cancer regulation)
• HRAS (related gene)
• MAPK (downstream pathway)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: KRAS

Approved name: KRas proto-oncogene, GTPase

Locus: 12p12.1

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:6407

From the HGNC naming authority.