Rab proteins move integrins

Geranylgeranylation of Rab proteins.

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Flavors of Drosophila Rab Proteins

SnapShot: Mammalian Rab Proteins in Endocytic Trafficking

Functions of Rab Proteins at Presynaptic Sites

Presynaptic neurotransmitter release is dominated by the synaptic vesicle (SV) cycle and entails the biogenesis, fusion, recycling, reformation or turnover of synaptic vesicles-a process involving bulk movement of membrane and proteins. As key mediators of membrane trafficking, small GTPases from the Rab family of proteins play critical roles in this process by acting as molecular switches that...

Rab proteins, connecting transport and vesicle fusion.

Small GTPases of the Rab family control timing of vesicle fusion. Fusion of two vesicles can only occur when they have been brought into close contact. Transport by microtubule- or actin-based motor proteins will facilitate this process in vivo. Ideally, transport and vesicle fusion are linked activities. Active, GTP-bound Rab proteins dock on specific compartments and are therefore perfect can...