F53A10.2 encodes a Rap1GAP homolog; a region of F53A10.2 encompassing one GoLoco motif specifically binds GOA-1 in yeast two-hybrid assays, and also binds itself; F53A10.2 is expressed in hypodermal seam cells, various neurons, and intestinal cells; F53A10.2 has no obvious function or phenotype in RNAi assays, whether in a normal background or in goa-1(-) or goa-1(gf) mutant backgrounds.
Predicted to enable GTPase activator activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of small GTPase mediated signal transduction. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm. Expressed in intestine; neurons; and seam cell. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including bipolar disorder; endocrine gland cancer (multiple); and myelodysplastic syndrome. Is an ortholog of human RAP1GAP (RAP1 GTPase activating protein) and RAP1GAP2 (RAP1 GTPase activating protein 2).