Sprouty-related,

EVH1 domain WH1 domain is an evolutionary conserved protein domain. Therefore, it has an important function. Function WH1 domains are found on WASP proteins, which are often involved in actin polymerization. Hence, WH1 is important for all cellular process ...

-containing protein 3 also known as Spread-3 is a

protein Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, respo ...

that in humans is encoded by the ''SPRED3''

gene In biology, the word gene (from , ; "...Wilhelm Johannsen coined the word gene to describe the Mendelian units of heredity..." meaning ''generation'' or ''birth'' or ''gender'') can have several different meanings. The Mendelian gene is a ba ...

. Spread-3 is a member of the Sprouty (see

SPRY1 Protein sprouty homolog 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''SPRY1'' gene. See also *Neurofibromin 1 *SPRED1 Sprouty-related, EVH1 domain-containing protein 1 (Spread-1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''SPRED1'' ...

/SPRED) family of proteins that regulate

growth factor A growth factor is a naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cell proliferation, wound healing, and occasionally cellular differentiation. Usually it is a secreted protein or a steroid hormone. Growth factors are important for regu ...

-induced activation of the MAP kinase cascade.

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