Gene

BRAF

B-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase

Encodes a RAF-family kinase that can activate MEK proteins in the RAS–RAF–MEK–ERK signaling module.

NCBI GENE IDENTIFIER673View source record ↗

Overview

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BRAF is a gene that carries instructions for making a protein involved in cell communication.

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OrganismHomo sapiens

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Research Claims

NCBI Gene identifies human BRAF as B-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase (Gene ID 673).