[HTML][HTML] Multiple roles of the small GTPase Rab7
Rab7 is a small GTPase that belongs to the Rab family and controls transport to late
endocytic compartments such as late endosomes and lysosomes. The mechanism of action
of Rab7 in the late endocytic pathway has been extensively studied. Rab7 is fundamental for
lysosomal biogenesis, positioning and functions, and for trafficking and degradation of
several signaling receptors, thus also having implications on signal transduction. Several
Rab7 interacting proteins have being identified leading to the discovery of a number of …
endocytic compartments such as late endosomes and lysosomes. The mechanism of action
of Rab7 in the late endocytic pathway has been extensively studied. Rab7 is fundamental for
lysosomal biogenesis, positioning and functions, and for trafficking and degradation of
several signaling receptors, thus also having implications on signal transduction. Several
Rab7 interacting proteins have being identified leading to the discovery of a number of …
Rab7 is a small GTPase that belongs to the Rab family and controls transport to late endocytic compartments such as late endosomes and lysosomes. The mechanism of action of Rab7 in the late endocytic pathway has been extensively studied. Rab7 is fundamental for lysosomal biogenesis, positioning and functions, and for trafficking and degradation of several signaling receptors, thus also having implications on signal transduction. Several Rab7 interacting proteins have being identified leading to the discovery of a number of different important functions, beside its established role in endocytosis. Furthermore, Rab7 has specific functions in neurons. This review highlights and discusses the role and the importance of Rab7 on different cellular pathways and processes.
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