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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 27712-27723 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
| Volume | 288 |
| Issue number | 39 |
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| State | Published - Sep 27 2013 |