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Unless otherwise stated all data on this page refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).
The ROS1 gene encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase, whose endogenous substrate and normal physiological functions are not fully determined. Aberrant expression and mutated forms of ROS1 are drivers of malignant transformation in number of tumour types.
ROS (c-ros oncogene 1, receptor tyrosine kinase) C Show summary » More detailed page |
Database page citation:
Type XVII RTKs: ROS receptors. Accessed on 09/11/2024. IUPHAR/BPS Guide to PHARMACOLOGY, http://www.guidetopharmacology.org/GRAC/FamilyDisplayForward?familyId=796.
Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY citation:
Alexander SPH, Fabbro D, Kelly E, Mathie AA, Peters JA, Veale EL, Armstrong JF, Faccenda E, Harding SD, Davies JA et al. (2023) The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2023/24: Catalytic receptors. Br J Pharmacol. 180 Suppl 2:S241-288.
Crizotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, anti-cancer drug targeting ALK and ROS1.