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Ras is a member of a class of proteins called the small [[G-proteins|G proteins]]. It is a very prominent signal-transduction component. | Ras is a member of a class of proteins called the small [[G-proteins|G proteins]]. It is a very prominent signal-transduction component. | ||
Ras (Ras Protein) is a monomeric GTPase of the Ras superfamily that helps to relay signals from cell-surface RTK receptors to the nucleus, frequently in response to signals that stimulate [[Cell division|cell division]]. | Ras (Ras Protein) is a monomeric GTPase of the Ras superfamily that helps to relay signals from cell-surface RTK receptors to the nucleus, frequently in response to signals that stimulate [[Cell division|cell division]] <ref>Alberts, B. et al. (2008) pG:32. Molecular Biology of The Cell. 5th Ed. New York: Garland Science</ref>. | ||
Named for the [[Ras gene|''ras ''gene]], first identified in viruses that cause rat sarcomas. | Named for the [[Ras gene|''ras ''gene]], first identified in viruses that cause rat sarcomas <ref>Berg, J. M. et al. (2012) p.431. Biochemistry. 7th Ed. New York: W. H. Freeman and Company</ref>. | ||
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Ras is a member of a class of proteins called the small G proteins. It is a very prominent signal-transduction component.
Ras (Ras Protein) is a monomeric GTPase of the Ras superfamily that helps to relay signals from cell-surface RTK receptors to the nucleus, frequently in response to signals that stimulate cell division [1].
Named for the ras gene, first identified in viruses that cause rat sarcomas [2].