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GAS6

Meaning

GAS6, or Growth Arrest-Specific 6, is a vitamin K-dependent protein that functions as a crucial signaling molecule involved in cell survival, proliferation, adhesion, and apoptosis across numerous tissues, including the endocrine and vascular systems. As a ligand for the TAM receptor tyrosine kinases, particularly Axl, GAS6 plays a protective role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and is implicated in modulating inflammatory responses and preventing endothelial dysfunction. Dysregulation of GAS6 signaling is increasingly recognized in the pathophysiology of chronic conditions, including autoimmunity and metabolic syndrome.