The role of Rho GTPases in facial morphogenesis
Developmental Dynamics, EarlyView.The role of small GTPases, RHOA, RAC1, and CDC42 and pathway mediators is reviewed in the context of embryonic facial development. Lip fusion requires cytoskeletal remodeling during morphogenesis of the facial processes and during lip fusion. Fnm, frontonasal mass; lnp, lateral nasal process; mnp, medial nasal process; mxp, maxillary process; np, nasal
Isra Ibrahim, Joy M. Richman
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Bem1p contributes to secretory pathway polarization through a direct interaction with Exo70p. [PDF]
, 2014 The exocyst serves to tether secretory vesicles to cortical sites specified by polarity determinants, in preparation for fusion with the plasma membrane.
Liu, Dongmei, Novick, Peter
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The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract figure legend Schematic outlining the activation of hypoxia‐sensitive pathways, the influence of hypoxia and associated pathways on the cytoskeleton, and the impact of these on disease progression. Abstract A highly‐regulated and dynamic cytoskeleton is vital for functional cellular physiology and the maintenance of homeostasis.
Darragh Flood, Cormac T. Taylor
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Phosphatidylserine polarization is required for proper Cdc42 localization and for development of cell polarity. [PDF]
, 2010 We used genetically-encoded fluorescent probes to visualize the distribution of phosphatidylserine (PS) in live S. cerevisiae. The majority of the PS was found to reside in the cytosolic leaflet of the plasma membrane.
Gregory Fairn, Sergio Grinstein
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Lipid raft microdomain compartmentalization of TC10 is required for insulin signaling and GLUT4 translocation. [PDF]
, 2001 Recent studies indicate that insulin stimulation of glucose transporter (GLUT)4 translocation requires at least two distinct insulin receptor-mediated signals: one leading to the activation of phosphatidylinositol 3 (PI-3) kinase and the other to the ...
Chiang, SH +7 more
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CDC42‐Effector Proteins Regulate Higher Order Structure of Septins Required for CNS Myelin Integrity
Glia, Volume 74, Issue 3, March 2026.CDC42‐effector proteins 1/2 are present in CNS myelin. They facilitate the higher order structure of myelin septin filaments. Their loss impairs septin‐dependent scaffolding of myelin. Myelin outfoldings do not cause secondary neuropathology per se. ABSTRACT The regular structure of CNS myelin requires specialized structural proteins, including septin ...
Sophie Hümmert +14 more
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Genome-Wide Analysis of Gene and Protein Expression of Dysplastic Naevus Cells
Journal of Skin Cancer, 2012 Cutaneous melanoma, a type of skin tumor originating from melanocytes, often develops from premalignant naevoid lesions via a gradual transformation process driven by an accumulation of (epi)genetic lesions.
Linda Gao +7 more
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Supplementary Methods SM1 from Characterization of Novel Derivatives of MBQ-167, an Inhibitor of the GTP-binding Proteins Rac/Cdc42 [PDF]
, 2023 Julia I. Medina +9 more
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Caveolin-1 Phosphorylation Is Essential for Axonal Growth of Human Neurons Derived From iPSCs. [PDF]
, 2019 Proper axonal growth and guidance is essential for neuron differentiation and development. Abnormal neuronal development due to genetic or epigenetic influences can contribute to neurological and mental disorders such as Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, and
Almenar-Queralt, Angels +8 more
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Phosphorylation induces altered protonation states and allosterically regulates Rac1–RhoGDI complex
Protein Science, Volume 35, Issue 1, January 2026.Abstract Rho GTPases, critical for cellular functions like motility, are sequestered in an inactive GDP‐bound state by RhoGDI. While site‐specific RhoGDI phosphorylation is known to trigger selective GTPase release, the precise mechanisms remain elusive.
Krishnendu Sinha +4 more
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