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Scientific Background: RAC1 is a member of the Rho family and is a GTPase that is part of the small GTP-binding protein superfamily. RAC1 is involved in a diverse array of cellular events, including the control of cell growth, cytoskeletal reorganization, and the activation of protein kinases (1). Role of RAC1 in colorectal cancer has been reported after analysis of the protein expression level and activities of this protein in matched sets of tumor and non-tumor tissues. Overexpression of RAC1 leads to increased tumour growth in xenografts of human colorectal tumour cells (2). RAC1 is also involved in the regulation of critical cellular functions including organization of actin cytoskeleton, transcription control and cell cycle.
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NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a GTPase which belongs to the RAS superfamily of small GTP-binding proteins. Members of this superfamily appear to regulate a diverse array of cellular events, including the control of cell growth, cytoskeletal reorganization, and the activation of protein kinases. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2009]
Uniprot Description
RAC1: a plasma membrane-associated member of the Rho-GTPase family. Plays a key role in cytoskeletal reorganization, membrane trafficking, transcriptional regulation and cell growth and development. GTP binding stimulates its activity. Phosphorylation by Akt may inhibit GTP binding of Rac1, therefore attenuating the downstream signal transduction pathway. Found in a trimeric complex composed of DOCK1 and ELMO1, which plays a central role in phagocytosis of apoptotic cells. Two alternatively spliced isoforms have been described.
Protein type: G protein; G protein, monomeric; G protein, monomeric, Rho; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 7p22.1
Cellular Component: actin filament; cytoplasm; cytosol; dendritic spine; endoplasmic reticulum membrane; extracellular matrix; focal adhesion; lamellipodium; membrane; plasma membrane; secretory granule membrane; trans-Golgi network
Molecular Function: enzyme binding; GTP binding; GTPase activity; protein binding; protein kinase binding; Rho GDP-dissociation inhibitor binding; thioesterase binding
Biological Process: actin cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; actin filament polymerization; anatomical structure morphogenesis; blood coagulation; cell adhesion; cell motility; cell motility involved in cell locomotion; ephrin receptor signaling pathway; hepatocyte growth factor receptor signaling pathway; inflammatory response; lamellipodium biogenesis; localization within membrane; negative regulation of interleukin-23 production; negative regulation of receptor-mediated endocytosis; neutrophil degranulation; platelet activation; positive regulation of apoptosis; positive regulation of focal adhesion formation; positive regulation of microtubule polymerization; positive regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; positive regulation of Rho protein signal transduction; positive regulation of stress fiber formation; regulation of cell migration; regulation of cell size; regulation of defense response to virus by virus; regulation of hydrogen peroxide metabolic process; regulation of small GTPase mediated signal transduction; regulation of stress fiber formation; response to wounding; ruffle organization and biogenesis; T cell costimulation; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway; Wnt receptor signaling pathway, planar cell polarity pathway
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The RAC1 rac1 (Catalog #AAA515648) is a Recombinant Protein produced from E Coli and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The immunogen sequence is Full length. AAA Biotech's RAC1 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Enzyme Assay, Western Blot (WB). Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the RAC1 rac1 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "RAC1, Recombinant Protein" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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