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Myod1 | Myoblast determination protein 1; Acts as a transcriptional activator that promotes transcription of muscle-specific target genes and plays a role in muscle differentiation. Together with MYF5 and MYOG, co-occupies muscle-specific gene promoter core region during myogenesis. Induces fibroblasts to differentiate into myoblasts. Interacts with and is inhibited by the twist protein. This interaction probably involves the basic domains of both proteins. (318 aa) | ||||
Arhgap44 | Rho GTPase-activating protein 44; GTPase-activating protein (GAP) that stimulates the GTPase activity of Rho-type GTPases. Thereby, controls Rho-type GTPases cycling between their active GTP-bound and inactive GDP-bound states. Acts as a GAP at least for CDC42 and RAC1. In neurons, is involved in dendritic spine formation and synaptic plasticity in a specific RAC1-GAP activity. Limits the initiation of exploratory dendritic filopodia. Recruited to actin- patches that seed filopodia, binds specifically to plasma membrane sections that are deformed inward by acto-myosin mediated contract [...] (764 aa) |