PAK1:ARHGEF6 complex binds G-protein beta-gamma complex

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R-HSA-8964605
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Reaction [binding]
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Homo sapiens
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5/5
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G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCR) sense extracellular signals and activate different Guanine nucleotide binding proteins (G-proteins) that have alpha, beta and gamma subunits. Upon activation, the alpha subunit of G-proteins dissociates from beta-gamma and the both are then free to regulate downstream effectors. Serine/threonine-protein kinase PAK 1 binds with Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 6 (ARHGEF6, PIX-Alpha) in the cytosol. PAK1 in this complex then binds to G-protein beta-gamma complex and facilitates the translocation of PAK1:ARHGEF6 complex to the plasma membrane, where Cell division control protein 42 homolog (CDC42) is activated. CDC42 is known to be involved in epithelial cell polarization processes.
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PubMed ID Title Journal Year
12887923 Directional sensing requires G beta gamma-mediated PAK1 and PIX alpha-dependent activation of Cdc42

Wu, Y, Li, Z, Mo, Z, Smrcka, AV, Huang, CK, Liu, B, Lu, W, Wu, G, Wu, D, Li, L, Liu, M, Hannigan, M

Cell 2003
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