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Review
. 2024 Jan 18;51(1):141.
doi: 10.1007/s11033-023-09140-7.

Molecular basis and current insights of atypical Rho small GTPase in cancer

Hua Huang  1 , Sijia Wang  1 , Yifei Guan  1 , Jing Ren  2 , Xinhui Liu  3   4
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Review

Molecular basis and current insights of atypical Rho small GTPase in cancer

Hua Huang et al. Mol Biol Rep. .

Abstract

Atypical Rho GTPases are a subtype of the Rho GTPase family that are involved in diverse cellular processes. The typical Rho GTPases, led by RhoA, Rac1 and Cdc42, have been well studied, while relative studies on atypical Rho GTPases are relatively still limited and have great exploration potential. With the increase in studies, current evidence suggests that atypical Rho GTPases regulate multiple biological processes and play important roles in the occurrence and development of human cancers. Therefore, this review mainly discusses the molecular basis of atypical Rho GTPases and their roles in cancer. We summarize the sequence characteristics, subcellular localization and biological functions of each atypical Rho GTPase. Moreover, we review the recent advances and potential mechanisms of atypical Rho GTPases in the development of multiple cancers. A comprehensive understanding and extensive exploration of the biological functions of atypical Rho GTPases and their molecular mechanisms in tumors will provide important insights into the pathophysiology of tumors and the development of cancer therapeutic strategies.

Keywords: Atypical Rho GTPases; Cancer; Cytoskeleton; Small GTPase.

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