ADP ribosylation factor
ADP Ribosylation Factor[edit | edit source]
ADP ribosylation factor (ARF) is a small GTPase that is involved in vesicular trafficking and membrane dynamics within the cell. ARFs are part of the Ras superfamily of GTP-binding proteins and play a crucial role in the regulation of membrane traffic and organelle structure.
Structure[edit | edit source]
ARFs are approximately 20 kDa in size and share a common structure with other members of the Ras superfamily. They have a conserved GTP-binding domain and undergo conformational changes upon binding to GTP or GDP. This conformational change is critical for their function in membrane trafficking.
Function[edit | edit source]
ARFs are involved in the regulation of vesicle formation, vesicle budding, and vesicle fusion. They act as molecular switches that cycle between an active GTP-bound state and an inactive GDP-bound state. In their active form, ARFs recruit coat proteins to membranes, facilitating the formation of transport vesicles.
Role in Vesicular Trafficking[edit | edit source]
ARFs are essential for the formation of COPI-coated vesicles and clathrin-coated vesicles. They are involved in the transport of proteins from the Golgi apparatus to the endoplasmic reticulum and from the trans-Golgi network to the plasma membrane.
Membrane Dynamics[edit | edit source]
ARFs also play a role in the maintenance of organelle structure and membrane lipid composition. They are involved in the regulation of phospholipase D activity and the production of phosphatidic acid, which is important for membrane curvature and vesicle formation.
Localization[edit | edit source]
ARFs are localized to various cellular compartments, including the Golgi apparatus, endosomes, and the plasma membrane. The image provided shows the localization of ADP ribosylation factor in the Golgi apparatus of a living macrophage.
Related Proteins[edit | edit source]
ARFs are closely related to other members of the Arf family, including Arf-like proteins (Arls) and Sar1. These proteins share similar functions in vesicular trafficking and membrane dynamics.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
ADP ribosylation factor localization in the Golgi apparatus of a living macrophage
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