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RhoD

RhoD (Ras homolog gene family, member D) is a small (~21 kDa) signaling G protein (more specifically a GTPase), and is a member of the Rac subfamily of the family Rho family of GTPases.[1] It is encoded by the gene RHOD.[2]

It binds GTP and is involved in endosome dynamics and reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton, and it may coordinate membrane transport with the function of the cytoskeleton.[2]

Interactions

Interactions

RhoD has been shown to interact with CNKSR1[3] and DIAPH2.[4]

References

References

  1. Ridley A. (2006). “Rho GTPases and actin dynamics in membrane protrusions and vesicle trafficking”. Trends Cell Biol. 16 (10): 522–9. doi:10.1016/j.tcb.2006.08.006. ISSN 0962-8924. PMID 16949823.
  2. 2.0 2.1 “Entrez Gene: RHOD ras homolog gene family, member D”.
  3. Jaffe, Aron B; Aspenström Pontus; Hall Alan (Feb 2004). “Human CNK1 Acts as a Scaffold Protein, Linking Rho and Ras Signal Transduction Pathways”. Mol. Cell. Biol. United States. 24 (4): 1736–46. doi:10.1128/MCB.24.4.1736-1746.2004. ISSN 0270-7306. PMC 344169. PMID 14749388.
  4. Gasman, Stéphane; Kalaidzidis Yannis; Zerial Marino (Mar 2003). “RhoD regulates endosome dynamics through Diaphanous-related Formin and Src tyrosine kinase”. Nat. Cell Biol. England. 5 (3): 195–204. doi:10.1038/ncb935. ISSN 1465-7392. PMID 12577064.
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