uCalpain Cell Spread Pathway
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uCalpain Cell Spread Pathway Definition
The mammalian calpain gene family currently contains 13 distinct large subunit products most of which complex with one of two smaller 30kDa subunits. Spreading cells display newly transiently formed integrin adhesion clusters containing Calpain1 (mu-Calpain), cleaved Talin, B3-Integrin, and SPTAN1 (Spectrin). Recruitment of Rac to these clusters leads to the activation of Rac and the formation of Rac-induced focal clusters. The Calpain1 in the integrin clusters initially inactivates RhoA allowing for the formation of lamellipodia. The subsequent activation of newly synthesized RhoA transforms these clusters into Focal Adhesion Complexes and the formation of contractile actin-myosin stress fibers. These mature adhesions do not contain calpain. (BioCarta)
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