Racmediated
Racmediated refers to a process or outcome that is directly influenced or caused by the Rac family of small guanosine triphosphate (GTP)-binding proteins. These proteins, belonging to the Rho family of GTPases, are critical regulators of a wide range of cellular functions, including cell shape, motility, and adhesion. Their activity is controlled by a cycle of binding to GTP (active state) and GDP (inactive state), with guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) promoting GTP binding and GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs) promoting GTP hydrolysis.
When Rac proteins are activated, they interact with numerous downstream effector proteins. These effectors can include
The term "Racmediated" is often used in molecular biology and cell biology research to specify the molecular