p164 ROCK 2, p164 ROCK-2, Rho associated coiled coil containing protein kinase 2, Rho associated protein kinase 2, Rho kinase 2, ROCK 2, Rock II, Rock2m, ROK alpha, ROKalpha, coiled-coil-containing protein kinase 2, KIAA0619, Rho associated, coiled coil
The protein encoded by this gene is a serine/threonine kinase that regulates cytokinesis, smooth muscle contraction, the formation of actin stress fibers and focal adhesions, and the activation of the c-fos serum response element. This protein, which is