ARHGEF6

ARHGEF6 Gene Summary

Rho GTPases play a fundamental role in numerous cellular processes that are initiated by extracellular stimuli that work through G protein coupled receptors. The encoded protein belongs to a family of cytoplasmic proteins that activate the Ras-like family of Rho proteins by exchanging bound GDP for GTP. It may form a complex with G proteins and stimulate Rho-dependent signals. This protein is activated by PI3-kinase. Mutations in this gene can cause X-chromosomal non-specific cognitive disability. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
ARHGEF6
Official Name
Rac/Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor 6 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:685]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000129675
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 9459 Ensembl: ENSG00000129675
Aliases Rac/Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor 6, Rac/Cdc42 guanine exchange factor (GEF) 6, PAK-interacting exchange factor, alpha, rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 6
Synonyms
1600028C08Rik,1700038J06Rik,4930592P22RIK,alpha-PIX,COOL2,MRX46,PIXA,Pix-alpha,Pix-α,Rac/Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor 6,α-PIX
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Unstructured region two on RhoGEF 6 and 7
  • Calponin homology domain
  • leucine zipper domain
  • betaPIX coiled coil
  • coiled-coil domain
  • protein binding
  • Pleckstrin homology-like domain
  • RhoGEF domain
  • Src Homology 3 domain superfamily
  • RhoGEF
  • guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor
  • Unstructured region one on RhoGEF 6 and 7
  • PH domain
  • calponin homology (CH) domain superfamily
  • guanine nucleotide exchange factor domain
  • Dbl homology domain
  • Git1 binding domain

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
  • MECP2
  • SYNC
  • NCK2
  • SKP1
  • RANGAP1
  • PAK1
  • CSNK2A2
  • PARVB
  • SMAD3
  • TRIM67
disease
  • survival
  • nonsyndromic X-linked mental retardation
  • insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • X-linked mental retardation
regulated by
  • IL2
  • TNF
  • Immunoglobulin
  • CCL2
  • YAP1
  • EGF
  • 15(S)-HETE
  • PAK1
  • benzo(a)pyrene
  • GRIN2A
regulates
  • p38 MAPK
  • F Actin
  • MAPK8
  • JNK
  • RAC1
  • IL2
  • CDC42
  • RAC
  • PYGM
  • PAK1
role in cell
  • activation in
  • apoptosis
  • cell death
  • function
  • proliferation
  • binding in
  • phosphorylation in
  • migration
  • number
  • assembly

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell periphery
  • Plasma Membrane
  • intercellular junctions
  • cytosol
  • membrane ruffles
  • cell membrane leading edge
  • lamellipodia

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the ARHGEF6 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

BIOLOGICAL PROCESS

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • apoptotic process
  • lamellipodium assembly
  • JNK cascade

CELLULAR COMPONENT

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • cell-cell junction
  • cytoplasm
  • cytosol
  • lamellipodium

MOLECULAR FUNCTION

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • GTPase activator activity
  • guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity

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