TIAM2 Proteins

Protein Information

Modulates the activity of RHO-like proteins and connects extracellular signals to cytoskeletal activities. Acts as a GDP- dissociation stimulator protein that stimulates the GDP-GTP exchange activity of RHO-like GTPases and activates them. Mediates extracellular laminin signals to activate Rac1, contributing to neurite growth. Involved in lamellipodial formation and advancement of the growth cone of embryonic hippocampal neurons. Promotes migration of neurons in the cerebral cortex. When overexpressed, induces membrane ruffling accompanied by the accumulation of actin filaments along the altered plasma membrane. Activates specifically RAC1, but not CDC42 and RHOA.

Synonyms

3000002F19Rik; Kiaa2016; mKIAA2016; RAS-related C3 botulinum substrate 1, guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1; SIF and TIAM1-like exchange factor; Stef; T cell lymphoma invasion and metastasis 2; T-cell lymphoma invasion and metastasis 2; T-cell lymphoma invasion and metastasis 2; RAS-related C3 botulinum substrate 1, guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1; Tiam2; TIAM-2; T-lymphoma invasion and metastasis-inducing protein 2