SRC Gene Description v-src sarcoma (Schmidt-Ruppin A-2) viral oncogene homolog (avian) Alternative Names ASV; SRC1; c-SRC; p60-Src Molecular Weight 60 kDa Summary This gene is highly similar to the v-src gene of Rous sarcoma virus. This proto-oncogene may play a role in the regulation of embryonic development and cell growth. The proteinencoded by this gene is a tyrosine-protein kinase whose activity can be inhibited by phosphorylation by c-SRC kinase. Mutations in this gene could be involved in the malignant progression of colon cancer. Two transcript variantsencoding the same protein have been found for this gene.1 |