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Abstract

Of the 20 Rho GTP-binding proteins in humans, 8 have atypical properties, which are also unusual within the Ras superfamily. These atypical proteins fall into four subfamilies: RhoU/RhoV, Rnd1/Rnd2/Rnd3, RhoH and RhoBTB1/RhoBTB2. These proteins are known or predicted to be predominantly GTP-bound in cells, because of changes in their ability to exchange GDP for GTP or to hydrolyse GTP. Apart from RhoH, they also have N-terminal and C-terminal extensions that give them unique interacting partners and functions. For example, RhoU can bind SH3 domain-containing proteins, Rnd proteins can bind to 14-3-3 proteins, and RhoBTB proteins can interact via their BTB domains with cullin-3, which is involved in proteasomal degradation. The proteins have been implicated in diverse functions, including cell adhesion and migration, vesicle trafficking and cell proliferation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRas Superfamily Small G Proteins: Biology and Mechanisms 1
EditorsAlfred Wittinghofer
PublisherSpringer
Pages341-361
Volume1
EditionMay 2014
ISBN (Electronic)9783709118061
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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