RhoGAP_ARHGAP27_15_12_9: GTPase-activator protein (GAP) domain for Rho-like GTPases found in ARHGAP27 (also called CAMGAP1), ARHGAP15, 12 and 9-like proteins; This subgroup of ARHGAPs are multidomain proteins that contain RhoGAP, PH, SH3 and WW domains. Most members that are studied show GAP activity towards Rac1, some additionally show activity towards Cdc42. Small GTPases cluster into distinct families, and all act as molecular switches, active in their GTP-bound form but inactive when GDP-bound. The Rho family of GTPases activates effectors involved in a wide variety of developmental processes, including regulation of cytoskeleton formation, cell proliferation and the JNK signaling pathway. GTPases generally have a low intrinsic GTPase hydrolytic activity but there are family-specific groups of GAPs that enhance the rate of GTP hydrolysis by several orders of magnitude.
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