### CAP2 Gene Overview
**Gene Symbol**: CAP2  
**Function**: The CAP2 gene encodes a protein that shares similarities with adenylyl cyclase-associated proteins. While the precise function of CAP2 remains largely unknown, it is thought to play a regulatory role and has been shown to interact with both adenylyl cyclase-associated protein and actin.

### 1. Associated Genes
CAP2 is known to have interactions and associations with several other genes involved in similar pathways, particularly those related to actin dynamics and signaling. Notable associated genes include:
- **CAP1**: Another member of the adenylyl cyclase-associated protein family.
- **ACTB (Beta-actin)**: A major component of the cytoskeleton and involved in cellular structure.
- **RAC1 and CDC42**: Small GTPases that play significant roles in actin cytoskeletal organization.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
Current literature does not provide specific associations of CAP2 with aging or age-related diseases; however, since it is involved in cytoskeletal dynamics and signaling pathways, there may be indirect implications. Abnormalities in actin dynamics can contribute to age-related cellular dysfunction, but direct research correlating CAP2 with these conditions still needs to be elucidated.

### 3. Drug Interactions
While the specific drug interactions for CAP2 are not extensively documented, the CAP2 protein is involved in cellular signaling pathways, potentially making it a target for:
- **Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitors**: These may affect adenylyl cyclase activity and hence might interact indirectly with the signaling pathways involving CAP2.
- **Drugs targeting the cytoskeleton**: Compounds influencing actin polymerization could potentially engage with CAP2's functions.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
CAP2 is implicated in several important biological pathways:
- **Cytoskeletal remodeling**: Due to its interaction with actin, CAP2 likely plays a role in maintaining cytoskeletal structure and dynamics.
- **Signal transduction pathways**: As a protein associated with adenylyl cyclase, it may participate in pathways that regulate various cellular processes in response to extracellular signals.
- **Cell migration and adhesion**: Linking signal transduction and cytoskeletal rearrangement, CAP2 could impact cellular motility.

### Summary
While CAP2 is a gene with potentially significant roles in cytoskeletal dynamics and cellular signaling, further research is needed to uncover its specific functions, interactions, and implications in health and disease, especially related to aging and pharmacological interactions.