Biologic Functions of the G12 Subfamily of Heterotrimeric G Proteins:  Growth, Migration, and Metastasis

The G12 subfamily of heterotrimeric G proteins has been the subject of intense scientific interest for more than 15 years. During this period, studies have revealed more than 20 potential G12-interacting proteins and numerous signaling axes emanating from the G12 proteins, Gα12 and Gα13. In addition...

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Published in:Biochemistry (Easton) 2007-06, Vol.46 (23), p.6677-6687
Main Authors: Kelly, Patrick, Casey, Patrick J, Meigs, Thomas E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cadherins - physiology
Cell Division - physiology
Cell Movement - physiology
GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, G12-G13 - physiology
Humans
Neoplasm Metastasis
Protein-Tyrosine Kinases - metabolism
Tight Junctions - physiology
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Summary:The G12 subfamily of heterotrimeric G proteins has been the subject of intense scientific interest for more than 15 years. During this period, studies have revealed more than 20 potential G12-interacting proteins and numerous signaling axes emanating from the G12 proteins, Gα12 and Gα13. In addition, more recent studies have begun to illuminate the various and sundry functions that the G12 subfamily plays in biology. In this review, we summarize the diverse range of proteins that have been identified as Gα12 and/or Gα13 interactors and describe ongoing studies designed to dissect the biological roles of specific Gα−effector protein interactions. Further, we describe and discuss the expanding role of G12 proteins in the biology of cells, focusing on the distinct properties of this subfamily in regulating cell proliferation, cell migration, and metastatic invasion.
ISSN:0006-2960
1520-4995
DOI:10.1021/bi700235f