Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 2 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''ARHGEF2''
gene
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Function
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 may form complex with G proteins and stimulate rho-dependent signals.
Interactions
ARHGEF2 has been shown to
interact
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with
PAK1
Serine/threonine-protein kinase PAK 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ''PAK1'' gene.
PAK1 is one of six members of the PAK family of serine/threonine kinases which are broadly divided into group I (PAK1, PAK2 and PAK3) and group II ...
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