Abstract
Background: The small G protein Rap1 is phosphorylated within its carboxyl terminus by the cAMP-dependent protein kinase PKA. Results: This phosphorylation removes Rap1 from the plasma membrane to limit Rap1 signaling. Conclusion: Rap1 phosphorylation switches Rap1 off the membrane and terminates its activation. Significance: Carboxyl-terminal phosphorylation may be common among small G proteins to regulate GTP/GDP cycling and downstream signaling.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 27712-27723 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 27 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology