Actin filament-associated protein 1 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''AFAP1''
gene
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.
The protein encoded by this gene is a
Src binding partner. It may represent a potential modulator of actin filament integrity in response to cellular signals, and may function as an adaptor protein by linking Src family members and/or other signaling proteins to actin filaments. Two alternative transcripts encoding the same protein have been identified.
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