RAGE Proteins

Protein Information

The Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-products (RAGE) is a gene located on human chromosome 6p21.3, encoding a transmembrane receptor belonging to the immunoglobulin superfamily. RAGE is expressed in various tissues, with significant levels in the lungs, and plays a crucial role in cellular signaling and inflammation. As a receptor, RAGE binds multiple ligands, including advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), amyloid-beta peptide, high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), and S100/calgranulin proteins, facilitating diverse pathological processes like inflammation, cancer progression, and neurodegeneration. The interaction between RAGE and its ligands triggers intracellular signaling pathways such as NF-kB activation, leading to inflammatory responses and oxidative stress. In the context of chronic diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases, RAGE is a critical mediator, linking metabolic disturbance to cellular dysfunction. Therapeutic targeting of RAGE signaling is under investigation, aiming to mitigate its contribution to inflammatory and degenerative diseases.

Synonyms

advanced glycation end product receptor; advanced glycation end-product receptor; advanced glycation end-products receptor; advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor; advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor variant 2; advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor variant 3; advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor variant 4; advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor variant 5; advanced glycosylation end-product specific receptor; Ager; MAPK/MAK/MRK overlapping kinase; MOK; MOK protein kinase; RAGE; RAGE isoform NtRAGE-delta; RAGE isoform sRAGE-delta; RAGE/AGER; RAGE1; RAGE-1; RAGE-4 ORF3; receptor for advanced glycation endproducts; receptor for advanced glycation end-products variant 20; receptor for advanced glycosylation end products; receptor of advanced glycosylation end products of proteins; immunoglobulin superfamily; MHC class II; MHC class III; renal cell carcinoma antigen; renal tumor antigen 1; SCARJ1; sRAGE; STK30