Phosphorylation-mediated regulation of GEFs for RhoA

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Abstract

Spatio-temporal control of RhoA GTPase is critical for regulation of cell migration, attachment to extracellular matrix, and cell-cell adhesions. Activation of RhoA is mediated by guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs), a diverse family of enzymes that are controlled by multiple signaling pathways regulating actin cytoskeleton and cell migration. GEFs can be regulated by different mechanisms. Growing evidence demonstrates that phosphorylation serves as one of the predominant signals controlling activity, interactions, and localization of RhoGEFs. It acts as a positive and a negative regulator, and allows for regulation of RhoGEFs by multiple signaling cascades. Although there are common trends in phosphorylation-mediated regulation of some RhoGEF homologs, the majority of GEFs utilize distinct mechanisms that are dictated by their unique structure and interaction networks. This diversity enables multiple signaling pathways to use different RhoGEFs for regulation of a single central-RhoA. Here, we review current examples of phosphorylation-mediated regulation of GEFs for RhoA and its role in cell migration, discuss mechanisms, and provide insights into potential future directions.©2014 Landes Bioscience.

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Patel, M., & Karginov, A. V. (2014). Phosphorylation-mediated regulation of GEFs for RhoA. Cell Adhesion and Migration. Taylor and Francis Inc. https://doi.org/10.4161/cam.28058

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