Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
This study aimed to identify and characterize the disease-related genes involved in Rho family small GTPase signaling pathways to understand the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders. We found that the SNP (Ala370Ser) within PH domain of ARHGAP9, which is a negative regulator of Rac, was associated with a significant risk of coronary artery spasm. The Ala370Ser polymorphism counteracted ARHGAP9-reduced cell migration, spreading and adhesion, suggesting that it results in a critical difference in ARHGAP9 function.
All 2010 2009 2008 Other
All Journal Article (10 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 10 results) Presentation (14 results) Remarks (2 results)
Journal of Human Genetics 55
Pages: 42-49
10030733231
PLoS ONE 5
Cytoskeleton 67
Pages: 545-554
Cytoskleleton
Volume: 67 Pages: 545-554
PLoS One 5
The Journal of Biological Chemistry 284
Pages: 5067-5076
J Hum Genet 55
J Biol Chem 284
European Journal of Haematology 81
Pages: 454-460
Eur J Haematol 81
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