Gene Data From HGNC: https://www.genenames.org/download/statistics-and-files/
Symbol:
LIMK2
Name:
LIM domain kinase 2
Location:
22q12.2
Locus Group:
protein-coding gene
Gene Type:
Protein Coding
Locus Type:
gene with protein product
DrugMatrix Data: https://cebs.niehs.nih.gov/cebs/paper/15670
DrugMatrix Gene Data For: 1 Matched Gene
Gene Name: LIM domain kinase 2
Symbol:
Description: There are approximately 40 known eukaryotic LIM proteins, so named for the LIM domains they contain. LIM domains are highly conserved cysteine-rich structures containing 2 zinc fingers. Although zinc fingers usually function by binding to DNA or RNA, the LIM motif probably mediates protein-protein interactions. LIM kinase-1 and LIM kinase-2 belong to a small subfamily with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. The LIMK2 protein is phosphorylated and activated by ROCK, a downstream effector of Rho, and LIM kinase 2, in turn, phosphorylates cofilin, inhibiting its actin-depolymerizing activity. It is thought that this pathway contributes to Rho-induced reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton. Two alternative splice variants of LIMK2 that utilize alternative promoters have been identified.
