Zizimin1, a novel Cdc42 activator, reveals a new GEF domain for Rho proteins
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The Rho family GTPases Rac, Rho and Cdc42 are critical in regulating the actin-based cytoskeleton, cell migration, growth, survival and gene expression. These GTPases are activated by guanine nucleotide-exchange factors (GEFs). A biochemical search for Cdc42 activators led to the cloning of zizimin1, a new protein whose overexpression induces Cdc42 activation. Sequence comparison combined with mutational analysis identified a new domain, which we named CZH2, that mediates direct interaction with Cdc42. CZH2-containing proteins constitute a new superfamily that includes the so-called 'CDM' proteins that bind to and activate Rac. Together, the results suggest that CZH2 is a new GEF domain for the Rho family of proteins.
- Scripps Research Institute United States
rho GTP-Binding Proteins, Binding Sites, Sequence Homology, Amino Acid, Molecular Sequence Data, 3T3 Cells, Protein Structure, Tertiary, Enzyme Activation, Mice, Animals, Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factors, Humans, Tissue Distribution, Amino Acid Sequence, RNA, Messenger, Cloning, Molecular, cdc42 GTP-Binding Protein
rho GTP-Binding Proteins, Binding Sites, Sequence Homology, Amino Acid, Molecular Sequence Data, 3T3 Cells, Protein Structure, Tertiary, Enzyme Activation, Mice, Animals, Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factors, Humans, Tissue Distribution, Amino Acid Sequence, RNA, Messenger, Cloning, Molecular, cdc42 GTP-Binding Protein
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