anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section 41 46 Cdc42 protein Investigation of the Interaction between Cdc42 and Its Effector TOCA1 TITLE 64 69 TOCA1 protein Investigation of the Interaction between Cdc42 and Its Effector TOCA1 TITLE 0 54 Transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly protein 1 protein Transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly protein 1 (TOCA1) is an effector of the Rho family small G protein Cdc42. ABSTRACT 56 61 TOCA1 protein Transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly protein 1 (TOCA1) is an effector of the Rho family small G protein Cdc42. ABSTRACT 85 111 Rho family small G protein protein_type Transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly protein 1 (TOCA1) is an effector of the Rho family small G protein Cdc42. ABSTRACT 112 117 Cdc42 protein Transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly protein 1 (TOCA1) is an effector of the Rho family small G protein Cdc42. ABSTRACT 33 38 F-BAR structure_element It contains a membrane-deforming F-BAR domain as well as a Src homology 3 (SH3) domain and a G protein-binding homology region 1 (HR1) domain. ABSTRACT 59 73 Src homology 3 structure_element It contains a membrane-deforming F-BAR domain as well as a Src homology 3 (SH3) domain and a G protein-binding homology region 1 (HR1) domain. ABSTRACT 75 78 SH3 structure_element It contains a membrane-deforming F-BAR domain as well as a Src homology 3 (SH3) domain and a G protein-binding homology region 1 (HR1) domain. ABSTRACT 93 128 G protein-binding homology region 1 structure_element It contains a membrane-deforming F-BAR domain as well as a Src homology 3 (SH3) domain and a G protein-binding homology region 1 (HR1) domain. ABSTRACT 130 133 HR1 structure_element It contains a membrane-deforming F-BAR domain as well as a Src homology 3 (SH3) domain and a G protein-binding homology region 1 (HR1) domain. ABSTRACT 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 binding to Cdc42 leads to actin rearrangements, which are thought to be involved in processes such as endocytosis, filopodia formation, and cell migration. ABSTRACT 17 22 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 binding to Cdc42 leads to actin rearrangements, which are thought to be involved in processes such as endocytosis, filopodia formation, and cell migration. ABSTRACT 8 14 solved experimental_method We have solved the structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. ABSTRACT 19 28 structure evidence We have solved the structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. ABSTRACT 36 39 HR1 structure_element We have solved the structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. ABSTRACT 50 55 TOCA1 protein We have solved the structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. ABSTRACT 77 92 structural data evidence We have solved the structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. ABSTRACT 23 28 TOCA1 protein We have found that the TOCA1 HR1, like the closely related CIP4 HR1, has interesting structural features that are not observed in other HR1 domains. ABSTRACT 29 32 HR1 structure_element We have found that the TOCA1 HR1, like the closely related CIP4 HR1, has interesting structural features that are not observed in other HR1 domains. ABSTRACT 59 63 CIP4 protein We have found that the TOCA1 HR1, like the closely related CIP4 HR1, has interesting structural features that are not observed in other HR1 domains. ABSTRACT 64 67 HR1 structure_element We have found that the TOCA1 HR1, like the closely related CIP4 HR1, has interesting structural features that are not observed in other HR1 domains. ABSTRACT 136 139 HR1 structure_element We have found that the TOCA1 HR1, like the closely related CIP4 HR1, has interesting structural features that are not observed in other HR1 domains. ABSTRACT 45 49 TOCA protein We have also investigated the binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42 and the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family, N-WASP. ABSTRACT 50 53 HR1 structure_element We have also investigated the binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42 and the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family, N-WASP. ABSTRACT 64 69 Cdc42 protein We have also investigated the binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42 and the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family, N-WASP. ABSTRACT 112 117 Cdc42 protein We have also investigated the binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42 and the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family, N-WASP. ABSTRACT 126 151 G protein-binding regions site We have also investigated the binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42 and the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family, N-WASP. ABSTRACT 155 160 TOCA1 protein We have also investigated the binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42 and the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family, N-WASP. ABSTRACT 181 220 Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family protein_type We have also investigated the binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42 and the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family, N-WASP. ABSTRACT 222 228 N-WASP protein We have also investigated the binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42 and the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and a member of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family, N-WASP. ABSTRACT 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 binds Cdc42 with micromolar affinity, in contrast to the nanomolar affinity of the N-WASP G protein-binding region for Cdc42. ABSTRACT 12 17 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 binds Cdc42 with micromolar affinity, in contrast to the nanomolar affinity of the N-WASP G protein-binding region for Cdc42. ABSTRACT 89 95 N-WASP protein TOCA1 binds Cdc42 with micromolar affinity, in contrast to the nanomolar affinity of the N-WASP G protein-binding region for Cdc42. ABSTRACT 96 120 G protein-binding region site TOCA1 binds Cdc42 with micromolar affinity, in contrast to the nanomolar affinity of the N-WASP G protein-binding region for Cdc42. ABSTRACT 125 130 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 binds Cdc42 with micromolar affinity, in contrast to the nanomolar affinity of the N-WASP G protein-binding region for Cdc42. ABSTRACT 0 3 NMR experimental_method NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 30 50 Cdc42-binding domain site NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 56 62 N-WASP protein NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 83 88 TOCA1 protein NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 89 92 HR1 structure_element NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 98 103 Cdc42 protein NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 117 123 N-WASP protein NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 143 148 TOCA1 protein NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 149 152 HR1 structure_element NMR experiments show that the Cdc42-binding domain from N-WASP is able to displace TOCA1 HR1 from Cdc42, whereas the N-WASP domain but not the TOCA1 HR1 domain inhibits actin polymerization. ABSTRACT 19 24 TOCA1 protein This suggests that TOCA1 binding to Cdc42 is an early step in the Cdc42-dependent pathways that govern actin dynamics, and the differential binding affinities of the effectors facilitate a handover from TOCA1 to N-WASP, which can then drive recruitment of the actin-modifying machinery. ABSTRACT 36 41 Cdc42 protein This suggests that TOCA1 binding to Cdc42 is an early step in the Cdc42-dependent pathways that govern actin dynamics, and the differential binding affinities of the effectors facilitate a handover from TOCA1 to N-WASP, which can then drive recruitment of the actin-modifying machinery. ABSTRACT 66 71 Cdc42 protein This suggests that TOCA1 binding to Cdc42 is an early step in the Cdc42-dependent pathways that govern actin dynamics, and the differential binding affinities of the effectors facilitate a handover from TOCA1 to N-WASP, which can then drive recruitment of the actin-modifying machinery. ABSTRACT 140 158 binding affinities evidence This suggests that TOCA1 binding to Cdc42 is an early step in the Cdc42-dependent pathways that govern actin dynamics, and the differential binding affinities of the effectors facilitate a handover from TOCA1 to N-WASP, which can then drive recruitment of the actin-modifying machinery. ABSTRACT 203 208 TOCA1 protein This suggests that TOCA1 binding to Cdc42 is an early step in the Cdc42-dependent pathways that govern actin dynamics, and the differential binding affinities of the effectors facilitate a handover from TOCA1 to N-WASP, which can then drive recruitment of the actin-modifying machinery. ABSTRACT 212 218 N-WASP protein This suggests that TOCA1 binding to Cdc42 is an early step in the Cdc42-dependent pathways that govern actin dynamics, and the differential binding affinities of the effectors facilitate a handover from TOCA1 to N-WASP, which can then drive recruitment of the actin-modifying machinery. ABSTRACT 4 19 Ras superfamily protein_type The Ras superfamily of small GTPases comprises over 150 members that regulate a multitude of cellular processes in eukaryotes. INTRO 23 36 small GTPases protein_type The Ras superfamily of small GTPases comprises over 150 members that regulate a multitude of cellular processes in eukaryotes. INTRO 115 125 eukaryotes taxonomy_domain The Ras superfamily of small GTPases comprises over 150 members that regulate a multitude of cellular processes in eukaryotes. INTRO 99 102 Ras protein_type The superfamily can be divided into five families based on structural and functional similarities: Ras, Rho, Rab, Arf, and Ran. INTRO 104 107 Rho protein_type The superfamily can be divided into five families based on structural and functional similarities: Ras, Rho, Rab, Arf, and Ran. INTRO 109 112 Rab protein_type The superfamily can be divided into five families based on structural and functional similarities: Ras, Rho, Rab, Arf, and Ran. INTRO 114 117 Arf protein_type The superfamily can be divided into five families based on structural and functional similarities: Ras, Rho, Rab, Arf, and Ran. INTRO 123 126 Ran protein_type The superfamily can be divided into five families based on structural and functional similarities: Ras, Rho, Rab, Arf, and Ran. INTRO 72 80 G domain structure_element All members share a well defined core structure of ∼20 kDa known as the G domain, which is responsible for guanine nucleotide binding. INTRO 107 125 guanine nucleotide chemical All members share a well defined core structure of ∼20 kDa known as the G domain, which is responsible for guanine nucleotide binding. INTRO 39 45 active protein_state These molecular switches cycle between active, GTP-bound, and inactive, GDP-bound, states with the help of auxiliary proteins. INTRO 47 56 GTP-bound protein_state These molecular switches cycle between active, GTP-bound, and inactive, GDP-bound, states with the help of auxiliary proteins. INTRO 62 70 inactive protein_state These molecular switches cycle between active, GTP-bound, and inactive, GDP-bound, states with the help of auxiliary proteins. INTRO 72 81 GDP-bound protein_state These molecular switches cycle between active, GTP-bound, and inactive, GDP-bound, states with the help of auxiliary proteins. INTRO 4 39 guanine nucleotide exchange factors protein_type The guanine nucleotide exchange factors mediate formation of the active state by promoting the dissociation of GDP, allowing GTP to bind. INTRO 65 71 active protein_state The guanine nucleotide exchange factors mediate formation of the active state by promoting the dissociation of GDP, allowing GTP to bind. INTRO 111 114 GDP chemical The guanine nucleotide exchange factors mediate formation of the active state by promoting the dissociation of GDP, allowing GTP to bind. INTRO 125 128 GTP chemical The guanine nucleotide exchange factors mediate formation of the active state by promoting the dissociation of GDP, allowing GTP to bind. INTRO 4 30 GTPase-activating proteins protein_type The GTPase-activating proteins stimulate the rate of intrinsic GTP hydrolysis, mediating the return to the inactive state (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 63 66 GTP chemical The GTPase-activating proteins stimulate the rate of intrinsic GTP hydrolysis, mediating the return to the inactive state (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 107 115 inactive protein_state The GTPase-activating proteins stimulate the rate of intrinsic GTP hydrolysis, mediating the return to the inactive state (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 28 44 small G proteins protein_type The overall conformation of small G proteins in the active and inactive states is similar, but they differ significantly in two main regions known as switch I and switch II. INTRO 52 58 active protein_state The overall conformation of small G proteins in the active and inactive states is similar, but they differ significantly in two main regions known as switch I and switch II. INTRO 63 71 inactive protein_state The overall conformation of small G proteins in the active and inactive states is similar, but they differ significantly in two main regions known as switch I and switch II. INTRO 150 158 switch I site The overall conformation of small G proteins in the active and inactive states is similar, but they differ significantly in two main regions known as switch I and switch II. INTRO 163 172 switch II site The overall conformation of small G proteins in the active and inactive states is similar, but they differ significantly in two main regions known as switch I and switch II. INTRO 75 84 GTP-bound protein_state These regions are responsible for “sensing” the nucleotide state, with the GTP-bound state showing greater rigidity and the GDP-bound state adopting a more relaxed conformation (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 124 133 GDP-bound protein_state These regions are responsible for “sensing” the nucleotide state, with the GTP-bound state showing greater rigidity and the GDP-bound state adopting a more relaxed conformation (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 7 13 active protein_state In the active state, G proteins bind to an array of downstream effectors, through which they exert their extensive roles within the cell. INTRO 21 31 G proteins protein_type In the active state, G proteins bind to an array of downstream effectors, through which they exert their extensive roles within the cell. INTRO 4 14 structures evidence The structures of more than 60 small G protein·effector complexes have been solved, and, not surprisingly, the switch regions have been implicated in a large proportion of the G protein-effector interactions (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 37 46 G protein protein_type The structures of more than 60 small G protein·effector complexes have been solved, and, not surprisingly, the switch regions have been implicated in a large proportion of the G protein-effector interactions (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 76 82 solved experimental_method The structures of more than 60 small G protein·effector complexes have been solved, and, not surprisingly, the switch regions have been implicated in a large proportion of the G protein-effector interactions (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 111 125 switch regions site The structures of more than 60 small G protein·effector complexes have been solved, and, not surprisingly, the switch regions have been implicated in a large proportion of the G protein-effector interactions (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 176 185 G protein protein_type The structures of more than 60 small G protein·effector complexes have been solved, and, not surprisingly, the switch regions have been implicated in a large proportion of the G protein-effector interactions (reviewed in Ref.). INTRO 134 143 G protein protein_type However, because each of the 150 members of the superfamily interacts with multiple effectors, there are still a huge number of known G protein-effector interactions that have not yet been studied structurally. INTRO 4 14 Rho family protein_type The Rho family comprises 20 members, of which three, RhoA, Rac1, and Cdc42, have been relatively well studied. INTRO 53 57 RhoA protein The Rho family comprises 20 members, of which three, RhoA, Rac1, and Cdc42, have been relatively well studied. INTRO 59 63 Rac1 protein The Rho family comprises 20 members, of which three, RhoA, Rac1, and Cdc42, have been relatively well studied. INTRO 69 74 Cdc42 protein The Rho family comprises 20 members, of which three, RhoA, Rac1, and Cdc42, have been relatively well studied. INTRO 0 4 RhoA protein RhoA acts to rearrange existing actin structures to form stress fibers, whereas Rac1 and Cdc42 promote de novo actin polymerization to form lamellipodia and filopodia, respectively. INTRO 80 84 Rac1 protein RhoA acts to rearrange existing actin structures to form stress fibers, whereas Rac1 and Cdc42 promote de novo actin polymerization to form lamellipodia and filopodia, respectively. INTRO 89 94 Cdc42 protein RhoA acts to rearrange existing actin structures to form stress fibers, whereas Rac1 and Cdc42 promote de novo actin polymerization to form lamellipodia and filopodia, respectively. INTRO 12 16 RhoA protein A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 21 25 Rac1 protein A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 86 117 protein kinase C-related kinase protein_type A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 119 122 PRK protein_type A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 123 124 6 protein_type A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 144 149 Cdc42 protein A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 175 199 Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein_type A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 201 205 WASP protein_type A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 236 266 Cdc42-dependent actin assembly protein_type A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 268 272 TOCA protein_type A number of RhoA and Rac1 effector proteins, including the formins and members of the protein kinase C-related kinase (PRK)6 family, along with Cdc42 effectors, including the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WASP) family and the transducer of Cdc42-dependent actin assembly (TOCA) family, have also been linked to the pathways that govern cytoskeletal dynamics. INTRO 0 5 Cdc42 protein Cdc42 effectors, TOCA1 and the ubiquitously expressed member of the WASP family, N-WASP, have been implicated in the regulation of actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42 and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2). INTRO 17 22 TOCA1 protein Cdc42 effectors, TOCA1 and the ubiquitously expressed member of the WASP family, N-WASP, have been implicated in the regulation of actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42 and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2). INTRO 68 79 WASP family protein_type Cdc42 effectors, TOCA1 and the ubiquitously expressed member of the WASP family, N-WASP, have been implicated in the regulation of actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42 and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2). INTRO 81 87 N-WASP protein Cdc42 effectors, TOCA1 and the ubiquitously expressed member of the WASP family, N-WASP, have been implicated in the regulation of actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42 and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2). INTRO 166 171 Cdc42 protein Cdc42 effectors, TOCA1 and the ubiquitously expressed member of the WASP family, N-WASP, have been implicated in the regulation of actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42 and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2). INTRO 176 213 phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate chemical Cdc42 effectors, TOCA1 and the ubiquitously expressed member of the WASP family, N-WASP, have been implicated in the regulation of actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42 and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2). INTRO 215 224 PI(4,5)P2 chemical Cdc42 effectors, TOCA1 and the ubiquitously expressed member of the WASP family, N-WASP, have been implicated in the regulation of actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42 and phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2). INTRO 0 6 N-WASP protein N-WASP exists in an autoinhibited conformation, which is released upon PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 binding or by other factors, such as phosphorylation. INTRO 20 46 autoinhibited conformation protein_state N-WASP exists in an autoinhibited conformation, which is released upon PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 binding or by other factors, such as phosphorylation. INTRO 71 80 PI(4,5)P2 chemical N-WASP exists in an autoinhibited conformation, which is released upon PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 binding or by other factors, such as phosphorylation. INTRO 85 90 Cdc42 protein N-WASP exists in an autoinhibited conformation, which is released upon PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 binding or by other factors, such as phosphorylation. INTRO 29 47 C-terminal regions structure_element Following their release, the C-terminal regions of N-WASP are free to interact with G-actin and a known nucleator of actin assembly, the Arp2/3 complex. INTRO 51 57 N-WASP protein Following their release, the C-terminal regions of N-WASP are free to interact with G-actin and a known nucleator of actin assembly, the Arp2/3 complex. INTRO 84 91 G-actin protein_type Following their release, the C-terminal regions of N-WASP are free to interact with G-actin and a known nucleator of actin assembly, the Arp2/3 complex. INTRO 137 143 Arp2/3 complex_assembly Following their release, the C-terminal regions of N-WASP are free to interact with G-actin and a known nucleator of actin assembly, the Arp2/3 complex. INTRO 18 23 TOCA1 protein The importance of TOCA1 in actin polymerization has been demonstrated in a range of in vitro and in vivo studies, but the exact role of TOCA1 in the many pathways involving actin assembly remains unclear. INTRO 136 141 TOCA1 protein The importance of TOCA1 in actin polymerization has been demonstrated in a range of in vitro and in vivo studies, but the exact role of TOCA1 in the many pathways involving actin assembly remains unclear. INTRO 32 37 TOCA1 protein The most widely studied role of TOCA1 is in membrane invagination and endocytosis, although it has also been implicated in filopodia formation, neurite elongation, transcriptional reprogramming via nuclear actin, and interaction with ZO-1 at tight junctions. INTRO 234 238 ZO-1 protein The most widely studied role of TOCA1 is in membrane invagination and endocytosis, although it has also been implicated in filopodia formation, neurite elongation, transcriptional reprogramming via nuclear actin, and interaction with ZO-1 at tight junctions. INTRO 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 comprises an N-terminal F-BAR domain, a central homology region 1 (HR1) domain, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. INTRO 30 35 F-BAR structure_element TOCA1 comprises an N-terminal F-BAR domain, a central homology region 1 (HR1) domain, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. INTRO 46 71 central homology region 1 structure_element TOCA1 comprises an N-terminal F-BAR domain, a central homology region 1 (HR1) domain, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. INTRO 73 76 HR1 structure_element TOCA1 comprises an N-terminal F-BAR domain, a central homology region 1 (HR1) domain, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. INTRO 103 106 SH3 structure_element TOCA1 comprises an N-terminal F-BAR domain, a central homology region 1 (HR1) domain, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. INTRO 4 9 F-BAR structure_element The F-BAR domain is a known dimerization, membrane-binding, and membrane-deforming module found in a number of cell signaling proteins. INTRO 4 9 TOCA1 protein The TOCA1 SH3 domain has many known binding partners, including N-WASP and dynamin. INTRO 10 13 SH3 structure_element The TOCA1 SH3 domain has many known binding partners, including N-WASP and dynamin. INTRO 64 70 N-WASP protein The TOCA1 SH3 domain has many known binding partners, including N-WASP and dynamin. INTRO 75 82 dynamin protein The TOCA1 SH3 domain has many known binding partners, including N-WASP and dynamin. INTRO 4 7 HR1 structure_element The HR1 domain has been directly implicated in the interaction between TOCA1 and Cdc42, representing the first Cdc42-HR1 domain interaction to be identified. INTRO 71 76 TOCA1 protein The HR1 domain has been directly implicated in the interaction between TOCA1 and Cdc42, representing the first Cdc42-HR1 domain interaction to be identified. INTRO 81 86 Cdc42 protein The HR1 domain has been directly implicated in the interaction between TOCA1 and Cdc42, representing the first Cdc42-HR1 domain interaction to be identified. INTRO 111 116 Cdc42 protein The HR1 domain has been directly implicated in the interaction between TOCA1 and Cdc42, representing the first Cdc42-HR1 domain interaction to be identified. INTRO 117 120 HR1 structure_element The HR1 domain has been directly implicated in the interaction between TOCA1 and Cdc42, representing the first Cdc42-HR1 domain interaction to be identified. INTRO 6 9 HR1 structure_element Other HR1 domains studied so far, including those from the PRK family, have been found to bind their cognate Rho family G protein-binding partner with high specificity and affinities in the nanomolar range. INTRO 59 69 PRK family protein_type Other HR1 domains studied so far, including those from the PRK family, have been found to bind their cognate Rho family G protein-binding partner with high specificity and affinities in the nanomolar range. INTRO 120 129 G protein protein_type Other HR1 domains studied so far, including those from the PRK family, have been found to bind their cognate Rho family G protein-binding partner with high specificity and affinities in the nanomolar range. INTRO 172 182 affinities evidence Other HR1 domains studied so far, including those from the PRK family, have been found to bind their cognate Rho family G protein-binding partner with high specificity and affinities in the nanomolar range. INTRO 4 14 structures evidence The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 22 26 PRK1 protein The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 27 31 HR1a structure_element The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 42 54 complex with protein_state The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 55 59 RhoA protein The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 68 72 HR1b structure_element The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 83 95 complex with protein_state The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 96 100 Rac1 protein The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 115 118 HR1 structure_element The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 139 164 anti-parallel coiled-coil structure_element The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 189 198 G protein protein_type The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 224 231 helices structure_element The structures of the PRK1 HR1a domain in complex with RhoA and the HR1b domain in complex with Rac1 show that the HR1 domain comprises an anti-parallel coiled-coil that interacts with its G protein binding partner via both helices. INTRO 12 36 G protein switch regions site Both of the G protein switch regions are involved in the interaction. INTRO 4 20 coiled-coil fold structure_element The coiled-coil fold is shared by the HR1 domain of the TOCA family protein, CIP4, and, based on sequence homology, by TOCA1 itself. INTRO 38 41 HR1 structure_element The coiled-coil fold is shared by the HR1 domain of the TOCA family protein, CIP4, and, based on sequence homology, by TOCA1 itself. INTRO 56 75 TOCA family protein protein_type The coiled-coil fold is shared by the HR1 domain of the TOCA family protein, CIP4, and, based on sequence homology, by TOCA1 itself. INTRO 77 81 CIP4 protein The coiled-coil fold is shared by the HR1 domain of the TOCA family protein, CIP4, and, based on sequence homology, by TOCA1 itself. INTRO 119 124 TOCA1 protein The coiled-coil fold is shared by the HR1 domain of the TOCA family protein, CIP4, and, based on sequence homology, by TOCA1 itself. INTRO 6 9 HR1 structure_element These HR1 domains, however, show specificity for Cdc42, rather than RhoA or Rac1. INTRO 49 54 Cdc42 protein These HR1 domains, however, show specificity for Cdc42, rather than RhoA or Rac1. INTRO 68 72 RhoA protein These HR1 domains, however, show specificity for Cdc42, rather than RhoA or Rac1. INTRO 76 80 Rac1 protein These HR1 domains, however, show specificity for Cdc42, rather than RhoA or Rac1. INTRO 14 17 HR1 structure_element How different HR1 domain proteins distinguish their specific G protein partners remains only partially understood, and structural characterization of a novel G protein-HR1 domain interaction would add to the growing body of information pertaining to these protein complexes. INTRO 61 70 G protein protein_type How different HR1 domain proteins distinguish their specific G protein partners remains only partially understood, and structural characterization of a novel G protein-HR1 domain interaction would add to the growing body of information pertaining to these protein complexes. INTRO 158 167 G protein protein_type How different HR1 domain proteins distinguish their specific G protein partners remains only partially understood, and structural characterization of a novel G protein-HR1 domain interaction would add to the growing body of information pertaining to these protein complexes. INTRO 168 171 HR1 structure_element How different HR1 domain proteins distinguish their specific G protein partners remains only partially understood, and structural characterization of a novel G protein-HR1 domain interaction would add to the growing body of information pertaining to these protein complexes. INTRO 64 69 TOCA1 protein Furthermore, the biological function of the interaction between TOCA1 and Cdc42 remains poorly understood, and so far there has been no biophysical or structural insight. INTRO 74 79 Cdc42 protein Furthermore, the biological function of the interaction between TOCA1 and Cdc42 remains poorly understood, and so far there has been no biophysical or structural insight. INTRO 20 25 TOCA1 protein The interactions of TOCA1 and N-WASP with Cdc42 as well as with each other have raised questions as to whether the two Cdc42 effectors can interact with a single molecule of Cdc42 simultaneously. INTRO 30 36 N-WASP protein The interactions of TOCA1 and N-WASP with Cdc42 as well as with each other have raised questions as to whether the two Cdc42 effectors can interact with a single molecule of Cdc42 simultaneously. INTRO 42 47 Cdc42 protein The interactions of TOCA1 and N-WASP with Cdc42 as well as with each other have raised questions as to whether the two Cdc42 effectors can interact with a single molecule of Cdc42 simultaneously. INTRO 119 124 Cdc42 protein The interactions of TOCA1 and N-WASP with Cdc42 as well as with each other have raised questions as to whether the two Cdc42 effectors can interact with a single molecule of Cdc42 simultaneously. INTRO 174 179 Cdc42 protein The interactions of TOCA1 and N-WASP with Cdc42 as well as with each other have raised questions as to whether the two Cdc42 effectors can interact with a single molecule of Cdc42 simultaneously. INTRO 53 58 Cdc42 protein There is some evidence for a ternary complex between Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1, but there was no direct demonstration of simultaneous contacts between the two effectors and a single molecule of Cdc42. INTRO 60 66 N-WASP protein There is some evidence for a ternary complex between Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1, but there was no direct demonstration of simultaneous contacts between the two effectors and a single molecule of Cdc42. INTRO 72 77 TOCA1 protein There is some evidence for a ternary complex between Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1, but there was no direct demonstration of simultaneous contacts between the two effectors and a single molecule of Cdc42. INTRO 193 198 Cdc42 protein There is some evidence for a ternary complex between Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1, but there was no direct demonstration of simultaneous contacts between the two effectors and a single molecule of Cdc42. INTRO 52 62 structures evidence Nonetheless, the substantial difference between the structures of the G protein-binding regions of the two effectors is intriguing and implies that they bind to Cdc42 quite differently, providing motivation for investigating the possibility that Cdc42 can bind both effectors concurrently. INTRO 70 95 G protein-binding regions site Nonetheless, the substantial difference between the structures of the G protein-binding regions of the two effectors is intriguing and implies that they bind to Cdc42 quite differently, providing motivation for investigating the possibility that Cdc42 can bind both effectors concurrently. INTRO 161 166 Cdc42 protein Nonetheless, the substantial difference between the structures of the G protein-binding regions of the two effectors is intriguing and implies that they bind to Cdc42 quite differently, providing motivation for investigating the possibility that Cdc42 can bind both effectors concurrently. INTRO 246 251 Cdc42 protein Nonetheless, the substantial difference between the structures of the G protein-binding regions of the two effectors is intriguing and implies that they bind to Cdc42 quite differently, providing motivation for investigating the possibility that Cdc42 can bind both effectors concurrently. INTRO 0 4 WASP protein_type WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 20 25 Cdc42 protein WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 32 41 conserved protein_state WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 43 69 unstructured binding motif structure_element WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 83 124 Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region structure_element WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 126 130 CRIB structure_element WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 148 170 intermolecular β-sheet structure_element WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 200 217 β2 and β3 strands structure_element WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 221 226 Cdc42 protein WASP interacts with Cdc42 via a conserved, unstructured binding motif known as the Cdc42- and Rac-interactive binding region (CRIB), which forms an intermolecular β-sheet, expanding the anti-parallel β2 and β3 strands of Cdc42. INTRO 17 37 TOCA family proteins protein_type In contrast, the TOCA family proteins are thought to interact via the HR1 domain, which may form a triple coiled-coil with switch II of Rac1, like the HR1b domain of PRK1. INTRO 70 73 HR1 structure_element In contrast, the TOCA family proteins are thought to interact via the HR1 domain, which may form a triple coiled-coil with switch II of Rac1, like the HR1b domain of PRK1. INTRO 99 117 triple coiled-coil structure_element In contrast, the TOCA family proteins are thought to interact via the HR1 domain, which may form a triple coiled-coil with switch II of Rac1, like the HR1b domain of PRK1. INTRO 123 132 switch II site In contrast, the TOCA family proteins are thought to interact via the HR1 domain, which may form a triple coiled-coil with switch II of Rac1, like the HR1b domain of PRK1. INTRO 136 140 Rac1 protein In contrast, the TOCA family proteins are thought to interact via the HR1 domain, which may form a triple coiled-coil with switch II of Rac1, like the HR1b domain of PRK1. INTRO 151 155 HR1b structure_element In contrast, the TOCA family proteins are thought to interact via the HR1 domain, which may form a triple coiled-coil with switch II of Rac1, like the HR1b domain of PRK1. INTRO 166 170 PRK1 protein In contrast, the TOCA family proteins are thought to interact via the HR1 domain, which may form a triple coiled-coil with switch II of Rac1, like the HR1b domain of PRK1. INTRO 21 33 solution NMR experimental_method Here, we present the solution NMR structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. INTRO 34 43 structure evidence Here, we present the solution NMR structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. INTRO 51 54 HR1 structure_element Here, we present the solution NMR structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. INTRO 65 70 TOCA1 protein Here, we present the solution NMR structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. INTRO 92 107 structural data evidence Here, we present the solution NMR structure of the HR1 domain of TOCA1, providing the first structural data for this protein. INTRO 50 54 TOCA protein_type We also present data pertaining to binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42, which is the first biophysical description of an HR1 domain binding this particular Rho family small G protein. INTRO 55 58 HR1 structure_element We also present data pertaining to binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42, which is the first biophysical description of an HR1 domain binding this particular Rho family small G protein. INTRO 69 74 Cdc42 protein We also present data pertaining to binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42, which is the first biophysical description of an HR1 domain binding this particular Rho family small G protein. INTRO 125 128 HR1 structure_element We also present data pertaining to binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42, which is the first biophysical description of an HR1 domain binding this particular Rho family small G protein. INTRO 160 186 Rho family small G protein protein_type We also present data pertaining to binding of the TOCA HR1 domain to Cdc42, which is the first biophysical description of an HR1 domain binding this particular Rho family small G protein. INTRO 62 67 Cdc42 protein Finally, we investigate the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and N-WASP, contributing to our understanding of G protein-effector interactions as well as the roles of Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1 in the pathways that govern actin dynamics. INTRO 76 101 G protein-binding regions site Finally, we investigate the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and N-WASP, contributing to our understanding of G protein-effector interactions as well as the roles of Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1 in the pathways that govern actin dynamics. INTRO 105 110 TOCA1 protein Finally, we investigate the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and N-WASP, contributing to our understanding of G protein-effector interactions as well as the roles of Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1 in the pathways that govern actin dynamics. INTRO 115 121 N-WASP protein Finally, we investigate the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and N-WASP, contributing to our understanding of G protein-effector interactions as well as the roles of Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1 in the pathways that govern actin dynamics. INTRO 160 169 G protein protein_type Finally, we investigate the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and N-WASP, contributing to our understanding of G protein-effector interactions as well as the roles of Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1 in the pathways that govern actin dynamics. INTRO 216 221 Cdc42 protein Finally, we investigate the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and N-WASP, contributing to our understanding of G protein-effector interactions as well as the roles of Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1 in the pathways that govern actin dynamics. INTRO 223 229 N-WASP protein Finally, we investigate the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and N-WASP, contributing to our understanding of G protein-effector interactions as well as the roles of Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1 in the pathways that govern actin dynamics. INTRO 235 240 TOCA1 protein Finally, we investigate the potential ternary complex between Cdc42 and the G protein-binding regions of TOCA1 and N-WASP, contributing to our understanding of G protein-effector interactions as well as the roles of Cdc42, N-WASP, and TOCA1 in the pathways that govern actin dynamics. INTRO 0 5 Cdc42 protein Cdc42-TOCA1 Binding RESULTS 6 11 TOCA1 protein Cdc42-TOCA1 Binding RESULTS 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 24 31 Xenopus taxonomy_domain TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 68 73 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 124 135 Cdc42·GTPγS complex_assembly TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 147 156 Cdc42·GDP complex_assembly TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 163 167 Rac1 protein TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 172 176 RhoA protein TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 206 232 Rho family binding modules site TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 256 259 HR1 structure_element TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 270 275 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 298 303 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 was identified in Xenopus extracts as a protein necessary for Cdc42-dependent actin assembly and was shown to bind to Cdc42·GTPγS but not to Cdc42·GDP or to Rac1 and RhoA. Given its homology to other Rho family binding modules, it is likely that the HR1 domain of TOCA1 is sufficient to bind Cdc42. RESULTS 4 14 C. elegans species The C. elegans TOCA1 orthologues also bind to Cdc42 via their consensus HR1 domain. RESULTS 15 20 TOCA1 protein The C. elegans TOCA1 orthologues also bind to Cdc42 via their consensus HR1 domain. RESULTS 46 51 Cdc42 protein The C. elegans TOCA1 orthologues also bind to Cdc42 via their consensus HR1 domain. RESULTS 72 75 HR1 structure_element The C. elegans TOCA1 orthologues also bind to Cdc42 via their consensus HR1 domain. RESULTS 4 7 HR1 structure_element The HR1 domains from the PRK family bind their G protein partners with a high affinity, exhibiting a range of submicromolar dissociation constants (Kd) as low as 26 nm. RESULTS 25 35 PRK family protein_type The HR1 domains from the PRK family bind their G protein partners with a high affinity, exhibiting a range of submicromolar dissociation constants (Kd) as low as 26 nm. RESULTS 47 56 G protein protein_type The HR1 domains from the PRK family bind their G protein partners with a high affinity, exhibiting a range of submicromolar dissociation constants (Kd) as low as 26 nm. RESULTS 124 146 dissociation constants evidence The HR1 domains from the PRK family bind their G protein partners with a high affinity, exhibiting a range of submicromolar dissociation constants (Kd) as low as 26 nm. RESULTS 148 150 Kd evidence The HR1 domains from the PRK family bind their G protein partners with a high affinity, exhibiting a range of submicromolar dissociation constants (Kd) as low as 26 nm. RESULTS 2 4 Kd evidence A Kd in the nanomolar range was therefore expected for the interaction of the TOCA1 HR1 domain with Cdc42. RESULTS 78 83 TOCA1 protein A Kd in the nanomolar range was therefore expected for the interaction of the TOCA1 HR1 domain with Cdc42. RESULTS 84 87 HR1 structure_element A Kd in the nanomolar range was therefore expected for the interaction of the TOCA1 HR1 domain with Cdc42. RESULTS 100 105 Cdc42 protein A Kd in the nanomolar range was therefore expected for the interaction of the TOCA1 HR1 domain with Cdc42. RESULTS 16 29 X. tropicalis species We generated an X. tropicalis TOCA1 HR1 domain construct encompassing residues 330–426. RESULTS 30 35 TOCA1 protein We generated an X. tropicalis TOCA1 HR1 domain construct encompassing residues 330–426. RESULTS 36 39 HR1 structure_element We generated an X. tropicalis TOCA1 HR1 domain construct encompassing residues 330–426. RESULTS 79 86 330–426 residue_range We generated an X. tropicalis TOCA1 HR1 domain construct encompassing residues 330–426. RESULTS 35 38 HR1 structure_element This region comprises the complete HR1 domain based on secondary structure predictions and sequence alignments with another TOCA family member, CIP4, whose structure has been determined. RESULTS 91 110 sequence alignments experimental_method This region comprises the complete HR1 domain based on secondary structure predictions and sequence alignments with another TOCA family member, CIP4, whose structure has been determined. RESULTS 124 135 TOCA family protein_type This region comprises the complete HR1 domain based on secondary structure predictions and sequence alignments with another TOCA family member, CIP4, whose structure has been determined. RESULTS 144 148 CIP4 protein This region comprises the complete HR1 domain based on secondary structure predictions and sequence alignments with another TOCA family member, CIP4, whose structure has been determined. RESULTS 156 165 structure evidence This region comprises the complete HR1 domain based on secondary structure predictions and sequence alignments with another TOCA family member, CIP4, whose structure has been determined. RESULTS 24 37 [3H]GTP·Cdc42 complex_assembly The interaction between [3H]GTP·Cdc42 and a C-terminally His-tagged TOCA1 HR1 domain construct was investigated using SPA. RESULTS 57 67 His-tagged protein_state The interaction between [3H]GTP·Cdc42 and a C-terminally His-tagged TOCA1 HR1 domain construct was investigated using SPA. RESULTS 68 73 TOCA1 protein The interaction between [3H]GTP·Cdc42 and a C-terminally His-tagged TOCA1 HR1 domain construct was investigated using SPA. RESULTS 74 77 HR1 structure_element The interaction between [3H]GTP·Cdc42 and a C-terminally His-tagged TOCA1 HR1 domain construct was investigated using SPA. RESULTS 118 121 SPA experimental_method The interaction between [3H]GTP·Cdc42 and a C-terminally His-tagged TOCA1 HR1 domain construct was investigated using SPA. RESULTS 4 20 binding isotherm evidence The binding isotherm for the interaction is shown in Fig. 1A, together with the Cdc42-PAK interaction as a positive control. RESULTS 80 85 Cdc42 protein The binding isotherm for the interaction is shown in Fig. 1A, together with the Cdc42-PAK interaction as a positive control. RESULTS 86 89 PAK protein The binding isotherm for the interaction is shown in Fig. 1A, together with the Cdc42-PAK interaction as a positive control. RESULTS 15 20 TOCA1 protein The binding of TOCA1 HR1 to Cdc42 was unexpectedly weak, with a Kd of >1 μm. RESULTS 21 24 HR1 structure_element The binding of TOCA1 HR1 to Cdc42 was unexpectedly weak, with a Kd of >1 μm. RESULTS 28 33 Cdc42 protein The binding of TOCA1 HR1 to Cdc42 was unexpectedly weak, with a Kd of >1 μm. RESULTS 64 66 Kd evidence The binding of TOCA1 HR1 to Cdc42 was unexpectedly weak, with a Kd of >1 μm. RESULTS 36 38 Kd evidence It was not possible to estimate the Kd more accurately using direct SPA experiments, because saturation could not be reached due to nonspecific signal at higher protein concentrations. RESULTS 68 71 SPA experimental_method It was not possible to estimate the Kd more accurately using direct SPA experiments, because saturation could not be reached due to nonspecific signal at higher protein concentrations. RESULTS 4 9 TOCA1 protein The TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction is low affinity. FIG 10 13 HR1 structure_element The TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction is low affinity. FIG 14 19 Cdc42 protein The TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction is low affinity. FIG 24 45 direct binding assays experimental_method A, curves derived from direct binding assays in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-PAK or HR1-His6 in SPAs. FIG 87 106 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP complex_assembly A, curves derived from direct binding assays in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-PAK or HR1-His6 in SPAs. FIG 112 121 incubated experimental_method A, curves derived from direct binding assays in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-PAK or HR1-His6 in SPAs. FIG 133 140 GST-PAK mutant A, curves derived from direct binding assays in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-PAK or HR1-His6 in SPAs. FIG 144 152 HR1-His6 mutant A, curves derived from direct binding assays in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-PAK or HR1-His6 in SPAs. FIG 156 160 SPAs experimental_method A, curves derived from direct binding assays in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-PAK or HR1-His6 in SPAs. FIG 4 7 SPA experimental_method The SPA signal was corrected by subtraction of control data with no GST-PAK or HR1-His6. FIG 68 75 GST-PAK mutant The SPA signal was corrected by subtraction of control data with no GST-PAK or HR1-His6. FIG 79 87 HR1-His6 mutant The SPA signal was corrected by subtraction of control data with no GST-PAK or HR1-His6. FIG 26 42 binding isotherm evidence The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 63 65 Kd evidence The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 132 147 competition SPA experimental_method The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 214 217 ACK protein The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 218 221 GBD structure_element The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 229 232 HR1 structure_element The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 244 252 titrated experimental_method The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 264 271 GST-ACK mutant The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 289 308 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP complex_assembly The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 312 323 full-length protein_state The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 324 341 Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP complex_assembly The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal; B and C, competition SPA experiments were carried out with the indicated concentrations of ACK GBD (B) or HR1 domain (C) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and either 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP or full-length Cdc42Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 4 6 Kd evidence The Kd values derived for the ACK GBD with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 0.032 ± 0.01 and 0.011 ± 0.01 μm, respectively. FIG 30 33 ACK protein The Kd values derived for the ACK GBD with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 0.032 ± 0.01 and 0.011 ± 0.01 μm, respectively. FIG 34 37 GBD structure_element The Kd values derived for the ACK GBD with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 0.032 ± 0.01 and 0.011 ± 0.01 μm, respectively. FIG 43 50 Cdc42Δ7 mutant The Kd values derived for the ACK GBD with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 0.032 ± 0.01 and 0.011 ± 0.01 μm, respectively. FIG 55 66 full-length protein_state The Kd values derived for the ACK GBD with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 0.032 ± 0.01 and 0.011 ± 0.01 μm, respectively. FIG 67 72 Cdc42 protein The Kd values derived for the ACK GBD with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 0.032 ± 0.01 and 0.011 ± 0.01 μm, respectively. FIG 4 6 Kd evidence The Kd values derived for the TOCA1 HR1 with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 6.05 ± 1.96 and 5.39 ± 1.69 μm, respectively. FIG 30 35 TOCA1 protein The Kd values derived for the TOCA1 HR1 with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 6.05 ± 1.96 and 5.39 ± 1.69 μm, respectively. FIG 36 39 HR1 structure_element The Kd values derived for the TOCA1 HR1 with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 6.05 ± 1.96 and 5.39 ± 1.69 μm, respectively. FIG 45 52 Cdc42Δ7 mutant The Kd values derived for the TOCA1 HR1 with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 6.05 ± 1.96 and 5.39 ± 1.69 μm, respectively. FIG 57 68 full-length protein_state The Kd values derived for the TOCA1 HR1 with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 6.05 ± 1.96 and 5.39 ± 1.69 μm, respectively. FIG 69 74 Cdc42 protein The Kd values derived for the TOCA1 HR1 with Cdc42Δ7 and full-length Cdc42 were 6.05 ± 1.96 and 5.39 ± 1.69 μm, respectively. FIG 100 103 HR1 structure_element It was possible that the low affinity observed was due to negative effects of immobilization of the HR1 domain, so other methods were employed, which utilized untagged proteins. RESULTS 159 167 untagged protein_state It was possible that the low affinity observed was due to negative effects of immobilization of the HR1 domain, so other methods were employed, which utilized untagged proteins. RESULTS 0 32 Isothermal titration calorimetry experimental_method Isothermal titration calorimetry was carried out, but no heat changes were observed at a range of concentrations and temperatures (data not shown), suggesting that the interaction is predominantly entropically driven. RESULTS 6 15 G protein protein_type Other G protein-HR1 domain interactions have also failed to show heat changes in our hands.7 Infrared interferometry with immobilized Cdc42 was also attempted but was unsuccessful for both TOCA1 HR1 and for the positive control, ACK. RESULTS 16 19 HR1 structure_element Other G protein-HR1 domain interactions have also failed to show heat changes in our hands.7 Infrared interferometry with immobilized Cdc42 was also attempted but was unsuccessful for both TOCA1 HR1 and for the positive control, ACK. RESULTS 93 116 Infrared interferometry experimental_method Other G protein-HR1 domain interactions have also failed to show heat changes in our hands.7 Infrared interferometry with immobilized Cdc42 was also attempted but was unsuccessful for both TOCA1 HR1 and for the positive control, ACK. RESULTS 122 133 immobilized protein_state Other G protein-HR1 domain interactions have also failed to show heat changes in our hands.7 Infrared interferometry with immobilized Cdc42 was also attempted but was unsuccessful for both TOCA1 HR1 and for the positive control, ACK. RESULTS 134 139 Cdc42 protein Other G protein-HR1 domain interactions have also failed to show heat changes in our hands.7 Infrared interferometry with immobilized Cdc42 was also attempted but was unsuccessful for both TOCA1 HR1 and for the positive control, ACK. RESULTS 189 194 TOCA1 protein Other G protein-HR1 domain interactions have also failed to show heat changes in our hands.7 Infrared interferometry with immobilized Cdc42 was also attempted but was unsuccessful for both TOCA1 HR1 and for the positive control, ACK. RESULTS 195 198 HR1 structure_element Other G protein-HR1 domain interactions have also failed to show heat changes in our hands.7 Infrared interferometry with immobilized Cdc42 was also attempted but was unsuccessful for both TOCA1 HR1 and for the positive control, ACK. RESULTS 229 232 ACK protein Other G protein-HR1 domain interactions have also failed to show heat changes in our hands.7 Infrared interferometry with immobilized Cdc42 was also attempted but was unsuccessful for both TOCA1 HR1 and for the positive control, ACK. RESULTS 4 12 affinity evidence The affinity was therefore determined using competition SPAs. RESULTS 44 60 competition SPAs experimental_method The affinity was therefore determined using competition SPAs. RESULTS 15 25 GST fusion experimental_method A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 33 36 GBD structure_element A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 40 43 ACK protein A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 81 86 Cdc42 protein A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 106 119 [3H]GTP·Cdc42 complex_assembly A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 153 178 increasing concentrations experimental_method A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 182 190 untagged protein_state A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 191 196 TOCA1 protein A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 197 200 HR1 structure_element A complex of a GST fusion of the GBD of ACK, which binds with a high affinity to Cdc42, with radiolabeled [3H]GTP·Cdc42 was preformed, and the effect of increasing concentrations of untagged TOCA1 HR1 domain was examined. RESULTS 15 22 GST-ACK mutant Competition of GST-ACK GBD bound to [3H]GTP·Cdc42 by free ACK GBD was used as a control and to establish the value of background counts when Cdc42 is fully displaced. RESULTS 23 26 GBD structure_element Competition of GST-ACK GBD bound to [3H]GTP·Cdc42 by free ACK GBD was used as a control and to establish the value of background counts when Cdc42 is fully displaced. RESULTS 27 35 bound to protein_state Competition of GST-ACK GBD bound to [3H]GTP·Cdc42 by free ACK GBD was used as a control and to establish the value of background counts when Cdc42 is fully displaced. RESULTS 36 49 [3H]GTP·Cdc42 complex_assembly Competition of GST-ACK GBD bound to [3H]GTP·Cdc42 by free ACK GBD was used as a control and to establish the value of background counts when Cdc42 is fully displaced. RESULTS 53 57 free protein_state Competition of GST-ACK GBD bound to [3H]GTP·Cdc42 by free ACK GBD was used as a control and to establish the value of background counts when Cdc42 is fully displaced. RESULTS 58 61 ACK protein Competition of GST-ACK GBD bound to [3H]GTP·Cdc42 by free ACK GBD was used as a control and to establish the value of background counts when Cdc42 is fully displaced. RESULTS 62 65 GBD structure_element Competition of GST-ACK GBD bound to [3H]GTP·Cdc42 by free ACK GBD was used as a control and to establish the value of background counts when Cdc42 is fully displaced. RESULTS 141 146 Cdc42 protein Competition of GST-ACK GBD bound to [3H]GTP·Cdc42 by free ACK GBD was used as a control and to establish the value of background counts when Cdc42 is fully displaced. RESULTS 26 42 binding isotherm evidence The data were fitted to a binding isotherm describing competition. RESULTS 0 4 Free protein_state Free ACK competed with itself with an affinity of 32 nm, similar to the value obtained by direct binding of 23 nm. RESULTS 5 8 ACK protein Free ACK competed with itself with an affinity of 32 nm, similar to the value obtained by direct binding of 23 nm. RESULTS 38 46 affinity evidence Free ACK competed with itself with an affinity of 32 nm, similar to the value obtained by direct binding of 23 nm. RESULTS 90 104 direct binding experimental_method Free ACK competed with itself with an affinity of 32 nm, similar to the value obtained by direct binding of 23 nm. RESULTS 4 9 TOCA1 protein The TOCA1 HR1 domain also fully competed with the GST-ACK but bound with an affinity of 6 μm (Fig. 1, B and C), in agreement with the low affinity observed in the direct binding experiments. RESULTS 10 13 HR1 structure_element The TOCA1 HR1 domain also fully competed with the GST-ACK but bound with an affinity of 6 μm (Fig. 1, B and C), in agreement with the low affinity observed in the direct binding experiments. RESULTS 50 57 GST-ACK mutant The TOCA1 HR1 domain also fully competed with the GST-ACK but bound with an affinity of 6 μm (Fig. 1, B and C), in agreement with the low affinity observed in the direct binding experiments. RESULTS 62 67 bound protein_state The TOCA1 HR1 domain also fully competed with the GST-ACK but bound with an affinity of 6 μm (Fig. 1, B and C), in agreement with the low affinity observed in the direct binding experiments. RESULTS 76 84 affinity evidence The TOCA1 HR1 domain also fully competed with the GST-ACK but bound with an affinity of 6 μm (Fig. 1, B and C), in agreement with the low affinity observed in the direct binding experiments. RESULTS 138 146 affinity evidence The TOCA1 HR1 domain also fully competed with the GST-ACK but bound with an affinity of 6 μm (Fig. 1, B and C), in agreement with the low affinity observed in the direct binding experiments. RESULTS 163 189 direct binding experiments experimental_method The TOCA1 HR1 domain also fully competed with the GST-ACK but bound with an affinity of 6 μm (Fig. 1, B and C), in agreement with the low affinity observed in the direct binding experiments. RESULTS 4 9 Cdc42 protein The Cdc42 construct used in the binding assays has seven residues deleted from the C terminus to facilitate purification. RESULTS 32 46 binding assays experimental_method The Cdc42 construct used in the binding assays has seven residues deleted from the C terminus to facilitate purification. RESULTS 51 65 seven residues residue_range The Cdc42 construct used in the binding assays has seven residues deleted from the C terminus to facilitate purification. RESULTS 66 73 deleted experimental_method The Cdc42 construct used in the binding assays has seven residues deleted from the C terminus to facilitate purification. RESULTS 46 55 G protein protein_type These residues are not generally required for G protein-effector interactions, including the interaction between RhoA and the PRK1 HR1a domain. RESULTS 113 117 RhoA protein These residues are not generally required for G protein-effector interactions, including the interaction between RhoA and the PRK1 HR1a domain. RESULTS 126 130 PRK1 protein These residues are not generally required for G protein-effector interactions, including the interaction between RhoA and the PRK1 HR1a domain. RESULTS 131 135 HR1a structure_element These residues are not generally required for G protein-effector interactions, including the interaction between RhoA and the PRK1 HR1a domain. RESULTS 31 35 Rac1 protein In contrast, the C terminus of Rac1 contains a polybasic sequence, which is crucial for Rac1 binding to the HR1b domain from PRK1. RESULTS 88 92 Rac1 protein In contrast, the C terminus of Rac1 contains a polybasic sequence, which is crucial for Rac1 binding to the HR1b domain from PRK1. RESULTS 108 112 HR1b structure_element In contrast, the C terminus of Rac1 contains a polybasic sequence, which is crucial for Rac1 binding to the HR1b domain from PRK1. RESULTS 125 129 PRK1 protein In contrast, the C terminus of Rac1 contains a polybasic sequence, which is crucial for Rac1 binding to the HR1b domain from PRK1. RESULTS 16 24 affinity evidence As the observed affinity between TOCA1 HR1 and Cdc42 was much lower than expected, we reasoned that the C terminus of Cdc42 might be necessary for a high affinity interaction. RESULTS 33 38 TOCA1 protein As the observed affinity between TOCA1 HR1 and Cdc42 was much lower than expected, we reasoned that the C terminus of Cdc42 might be necessary for a high affinity interaction. RESULTS 39 42 HR1 structure_element As the observed affinity between TOCA1 HR1 and Cdc42 was much lower than expected, we reasoned that the C terminus of Cdc42 might be necessary for a high affinity interaction. RESULTS 47 52 Cdc42 protein As the observed affinity between TOCA1 HR1 and Cdc42 was much lower than expected, we reasoned that the C terminus of Cdc42 might be necessary for a high affinity interaction. RESULTS 118 123 Cdc42 protein As the observed affinity between TOCA1 HR1 and Cdc42 was much lower than expected, we reasoned that the C terminus of Cdc42 might be necessary for a high affinity interaction. RESULTS 154 162 affinity evidence As the observed affinity between TOCA1 HR1 and Cdc42 was much lower than expected, we reasoned that the C terminus of Cdc42 might be necessary for a high affinity interaction. RESULTS 4 23 binding experiments experimental_method The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 43 54 full-length protein_state The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 55 68 [3H]GTP·Cdc42 complex_assembly The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 78 86 affinity evidence The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 94 97 HR1 structure_element The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 109 120 full-length protein_state The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 121 126 Cdc42 protein The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 146 154 affinity evidence The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 159 168 truncated protein_state The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 169 174 Cdc42 protein The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 176 178 Kd evidence The binding experiments were repeated with full-length [3H]GTP·Cdc42, but the affinity of the HR1 domain for full-length Cdc42 was similar to its affinity for truncated Cdc42 (Kd ≈ 5 μm; Fig. 1C). RESULTS 10 27 C-terminal region structure_element Thus, the C-terminal region of Cdc42 is not required for maximal binding of TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 31 36 Cdc42 protein Thus, the C-terminal region of Cdc42 is not required for maximal binding of TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 76 81 TOCA1 protein Thus, the C-terminal region of Cdc42 is not required for maximal binding of TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 82 85 HR1 structure_element Thus, the C-terminal region of Cdc42 is not required for maximal binding of TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 41 51 affinities evidence Another possible explanation for the low affinities observed was that the HR1 domain alone is not sufficient for maximal binding of the TOCA proteins to Cdc42 and that the other domains are required. RESULTS 74 77 HR1 structure_element Another possible explanation for the low affinities observed was that the HR1 domain alone is not sufficient for maximal binding of the TOCA proteins to Cdc42 and that the other domains are required. RESULTS 85 90 alone protein_state Another possible explanation for the low affinities observed was that the HR1 domain alone is not sufficient for maximal binding of the TOCA proteins to Cdc42 and that the other domains are required. RESULTS 136 149 TOCA proteins protein_type Another possible explanation for the low affinities observed was that the HR1 domain alone is not sufficient for maximal binding of the TOCA proteins to Cdc42 and that the other domains are required. RESULTS 153 158 Cdc42 protein Another possible explanation for the low affinities observed was that the HR1 domain alone is not sufficient for maximal binding of the TOCA proteins to Cdc42 and that the other domains are required. RESULTS 8 22 GST pull-downs experimental_method Indeed, GST pull-downs performed with in vitro translated human TOCA1 fragments had suggested that residues N-terminal to the HR1 domain may be required to stabilize the HR1 domain structure. RESULTS 58 63 human species Indeed, GST pull-downs performed with in vitro translated human TOCA1 fragments had suggested that residues N-terminal to the HR1 domain may be required to stabilize the HR1 domain structure. RESULTS 64 69 TOCA1 protein Indeed, GST pull-downs performed with in vitro translated human TOCA1 fragments had suggested that residues N-terminal to the HR1 domain may be required to stabilize the HR1 domain structure. RESULTS 126 129 HR1 structure_element Indeed, GST pull-downs performed with in vitro translated human TOCA1 fragments had suggested that residues N-terminal to the HR1 domain may be required to stabilize the HR1 domain structure. RESULTS 170 173 HR1 structure_element Indeed, GST pull-downs performed with in vitro translated human TOCA1 fragments had suggested that residues N-terminal to the HR1 domain may be required to stabilize the HR1 domain structure. RESULTS 18 21 BAR structure_element Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 26 29 SH3 structure_element Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 86 96 G proteins protein_type Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 107 110 BAR structure_element Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 121 130 Arfaptin2 protein Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 140 144 Rac1 protein Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 149 153 Arl1 protein Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 165 168 SH3 structure_element Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 209 213 Rac1 protein Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 222 256 guanine nucleotide exchange factor protein Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 258 263 β-PIX protein Furthermore, both BAR and SH3 domains have been implicated in interactions with small G proteins (e.g. the BAR domain of Arfaptin2 binds to Rac1 and Arl1), while an SH3 domain mediates the interaction between Rac1 and the guanine nucleotide exchange factor, β-PIX. RESULTS 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 dimerizes via its F-BAR domain, which could also affect Cdc42 binding, for example by presenting two HR1 domains for Cdc42 interactions. RESULTS 6 11 dimer oligomeric_state TOCA1 dimerizes via its F-BAR domain, which could also affect Cdc42 binding, for example by presenting two HR1 domains for Cdc42 interactions. RESULTS 24 29 F-BAR structure_element TOCA1 dimerizes via its F-BAR domain, which could also affect Cdc42 binding, for example by presenting two HR1 domains for Cdc42 interactions. RESULTS 62 67 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 dimerizes via its F-BAR domain, which could also affect Cdc42 binding, for example by presenting two HR1 domains for Cdc42 interactions. RESULTS 107 110 HR1 structure_element TOCA1 dimerizes via its F-BAR domain, which could also affect Cdc42 binding, for example by presenting two HR1 domains for Cdc42 interactions. RESULTS 123 128 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 dimerizes via its F-BAR domain, which could also affect Cdc42 binding, for example by presenting two HR1 domains for Cdc42 interactions. RESULTS 8 13 TOCA1 protein Various TOCA1 fragments (Fig. 2A) were therefore assessed for binding to full-length Cdc42 by direct SPA. RESULTS 73 84 full-length protein_state Various TOCA1 fragments (Fig. 2A) were therefore assessed for binding to full-length Cdc42 by direct SPA. RESULTS 85 90 Cdc42 protein Various TOCA1 fragments (Fig. 2A) were therefore assessed for binding to full-length Cdc42 by direct SPA. RESULTS 101 104 SPA experimental_method Various TOCA1 fragments (Fig. 2A) were therefore assessed for binding to full-length Cdc42 by direct SPA. RESULTS 13 18 F-BAR structure_element The isolated F-BAR domain showed no binding to full-length Cdc42 (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 47 58 full-length protein_state The isolated F-BAR domain showed no binding to full-length Cdc42 (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 59 64 Cdc42 protein The isolated F-BAR domain showed no binding to full-length Cdc42 (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 0 11 Full-length protein_state Full-length TOCA1 and ΔSH3 TOCA1 bound with micromolar affinity (Fig. 2B), in a similar manner to the isolated HR1 domain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 12 17 TOCA1 protein Full-length TOCA1 and ΔSH3 TOCA1 bound with micromolar affinity (Fig. 2B), in a similar manner to the isolated HR1 domain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 22 26 ΔSH3 mutant Full-length TOCA1 and ΔSH3 TOCA1 bound with micromolar affinity (Fig. 2B), in a similar manner to the isolated HR1 domain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 27 32 TOCA1 protein Full-length TOCA1 and ΔSH3 TOCA1 bound with micromolar affinity (Fig. 2B), in a similar manner to the isolated HR1 domain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 33 38 bound protein_state Full-length TOCA1 and ΔSH3 TOCA1 bound with micromolar affinity (Fig. 2B), in a similar manner to the isolated HR1 domain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 111 114 HR1 structure_element Full-length TOCA1 and ΔSH3 TOCA1 bound with micromolar affinity (Fig. 2B), in a similar manner to the isolated HR1 domain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 4 11 HR1-SH3 mutant The HR1-SH3 protein could not be purified to homogeneity as a fusion protein, so it was assayed in competition assays after cleavage of the His tag. RESULTS 99 117 competition assays experimental_method The HR1-SH3 protein could not be purified to homogeneity as a fusion protein, so it was assayed in competition assays after cleavage of the His tag. RESULTS 29 36 GST-ACK mutant This construct competed with GST-ACK GBD to give a similar affinity to the HR1 domain alone (Kd = 4.6 ± 4 μm; Fig. 2C). RESULTS 37 40 GBD structure_element This construct competed with GST-ACK GBD to give a similar affinity to the HR1 domain alone (Kd = 4.6 ± 4 μm; Fig. 2C). RESULTS 75 78 HR1 structure_element This construct competed with GST-ACK GBD to give a similar affinity to the HR1 domain alone (Kd = 4.6 ± 4 μm; Fig. 2C). RESULTS 86 91 alone protein_state This construct competed with GST-ACK GBD to give a similar affinity to the HR1 domain alone (Kd = 4.6 ± 4 μm; Fig. 2C). RESULTS 93 95 Kd evidence This construct competed with GST-ACK GBD to give a similar affinity to the HR1 domain alone (Kd = 4.6 ± 4 μm; Fig. 2C). RESULTS 44 49 TOCA1 protein Taken together, these data suggest that the TOCA1 HR1 domain is sufficient for maximal binding and that this binding is of a relatively low affinity compared with many other Cdc42·effector complexes. RESULTS 50 53 HR1 structure_element Taken together, these data suggest that the TOCA1 HR1 domain is sufficient for maximal binding and that this binding is of a relatively low affinity compared with many other Cdc42·effector complexes. RESULTS 174 179 Cdc42 protein Taken together, these data suggest that the TOCA1 HR1 domain is sufficient for maximal binding and that this binding is of a relatively low affinity compared with many other Cdc42·effector complexes. RESULTS 4 13 Cdc42-HR1 complex_assembly The Cdc42-HR1 interaction is of low affinity in the context of full-length protein and in TOCA1 paralogues. FIG 63 74 full-length protein_state The Cdc42-HR1 interaction is of low affinity in the context of full-length protein and in TOCA1 paralogues. FIG 90 95 TOCA1 protein The Cdc42-HR1 interaction is of low affinity in the context of full-length protein and in TOCA1 paralogues. FIG 29 34 TOCA1 protein A, diagram illustrating the TOCA1 constructs assayed for Cdc42 binding. FIG 58 63 Cdc42 protein A, diagram illustrating the TOCA1 constructs assayed for Cdc42 binding. FIG 71 85 binding curves evidence Domain boundaries are derived from secondary structure predictions; B, binding curves derived from direct binding assays, in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-ACK or His-tagged TOCA1 constructs, as indicated, in SPAs. FIG 99 120 direct binding assays experimental_method Domain boundaries are derived from secondary structure predictions; B, binding curves derived from direct binding assays, in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-ACK or His-tagged TOCA1 constructs, as indicated, in SPAs. FIG 163 182 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP complex_assembly Domain boundaries are derived from secondary structure predictions; B, binding curves derived from direct binding assays, in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-ACK or His-tagged TOCA1 constructs, as indicated, in SPAs. FIG 188 197 incubated experimental_method Domain boundaries are derived from secondary structure predictions; B, binding curves derived from direct binding assays, in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-ACK or His-tagged TOCA1 constructs, as indicated, in SPAs. FIG 209 216 GST-ACK mutant Domain boundaries are derived from secondary structure predictions; B, binding curves derived from direct binding assays, in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-ACK or His-tagged TOCA1 constructs, as indicated, in SPAs. FIG 220 230 His-tagged protein_state Domain boundaries are derived from secondary structure predictions; B, binding curves derived from direct binding assays, in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-ACK or His-tagged TOCA1 constructs, as indicated, in SPAs. FIG 231 236 TOCA1 protein Domain boundaries are derived from secondary structure predictions; B, binding curves derived from direct binding assays, in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-ACK or His-tagged TOCA1 constructs, as indicated, in SPAs. FIG 266 270 SPAs experimental_method Domain boundaries are derived from secondary structure predictions; B, binding curves derived from direct binding assays, in which the indicated concentrations of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP were incubated with 30 nm GST-ACK or His-tagged TOCA1 constructs, as indicated, in SPAs. FIG 4 7 SPA experimental_method The SPA signal was corrected by subtraction of control data with no fusion protein. FIG 26 42 binding isotherm evidence The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal. FIG 63 65 Kd evidence The data were fitted to a binding isotherm to give an apparent Kd and are expressed as a percentage of the maximum signal. FIG 32 47 competition SPA experimental_method C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 113 118 TOCA1 protein C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 119 126 HR1-SH3 mutant C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 137 145 titrated experimental_method C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 157 164 GST-ACK mutant C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 175 194 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP complex_assembly C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 202 205 HR1 structure_element C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 217 220 HR1 structure_element C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 230 238 titrated experimental_method C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 250 257 GST-ACK mutant C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 268 287 Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP complex_assembly C–E, representative examples of competition SPA experiments carried out with the indicated concentrations of the TOCA1 HR1-SH3 construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP (C) or HR1CIP4 (D) or HR1FBP17 (E) titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK and 30 nm Cdc42FLQ61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 24 29 TOCA1 protein The low affinity of the TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction raised the question of whether the other known Cdc42-binding TOCA family proteins, FBP17 and CIP4, also bind weakly. RESULTS 30 33 HR1 structure_element The low affinity of the TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction raised the question of whether the other known Cdc42-binding TOCA family proteins, FBP17 and CIP4, also bind weakly. RESULTS 34 39 Cdc42 protein The low affinity of the TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction raised the question of whether the other known Cdc42-binding TOCA family proteins, FBP17 and CIP4, also bind weakly. RESULTS 99 104 Cdc42 protein The low affinity of the TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction raised the question of whether the other known Cdc42-binding TOCA family proteins, FBP17 and CIP4, also bind weakly. RESULTS 113 133 TOCA family proteins protein_type The low affinity of the TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction raised the question of whether the other known Cdc42-binding TOCA family proteins, FBP17 and CIP4, also bind weakly. RESULTS 135 140 FBP17 protein The low affinity of the TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction raised the question of whether the other known Cdc42-binding TOCA family proteins, FBP17 and CIP4, also bind weakly. RESULTS 145 149 CIP4 protein The low affinity of the TOCA1 HR1-Cdc42 interaction raised the question of whether the other known Cdc42-binding TOCA family proteins, FBP17 and CIP4, also bind weakly. RESULTS 4 7 HR1 structure_element The HR1 domains from FBP17 and CIP4 were purified and assayed for Cdc42 binding in competition SPAs, analogous to those carried out with the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 21 26 FBP17 protein The HR1 domains from FBP17 and CIP4 were purified and assayed for Cdc42 binding in competition SPAs, analogous to those carried out with the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 31 35 CIP4 protein The HR1 domains from FBP17 and CIP4 were purified and assayed for Cdc42 binding in competition SPAs, analogous to those carried out with the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 41 49 purified experimental_method The HR1 domains from FBP17 and CIP4 were purified and assayed for Cdc42 binding in competition SPAs, analogous to those carried out with the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 66 71 Cdc42 protein The HR1 domains from FBP17 and CIP4 were purified and assayed for Cdc42 binding in competition SPAs, analogous to those carried out with the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 83 99 competition SPAs experimental_method The HR1 domains from FBP17 and CIP4 were purified and assayed for Cdc42 binding in competition SPAs, analogous to those carried out with the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 141 146 TOCA1 protein The HR1 domains from FBP17 and CIP4 were purified and assayed for Cdc42 binding in competition SPAs, analogous to those carried out with the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 147 150 HR1 structure_element The HR1 domains from FBP17 and CIP4 were purified and assayed for Cdc42 binding in competition SPAs, analogous to those carried out with the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 4 14 affinities evidence The affinities of both the FBP17 and CIP4 HR1 domains were also in the low micromolar range (10 and 5 μm, respectively) (Fig. 2, D and E), suggesting that low affinity interactions with Cdc42 are a common feature within the TOCA family. RESULTS 27 32 FBP17 protein The affinities of both the FBP17 and CIP4 HR1 domains were also in the low micromolar range (10 and 5 μm, respectively) (Fig. 2, D and E), suggesting that low affinity interactions with Cdc42 are a common feature within the TOCA family. RESULTS 37 41 CIP4 protein The affinities of both the FBP17 and CIP4 HR1 domains were also in the low micromolar range (10 and 5 μm, respectively) (Fig. 2, D and E), suggesting that low affinity interactions with Cdc42 are a common feature within the TOCA family. RESULTS 42 45 HR1 structure_element The affinities of both the FBP17 and CIP4 HR1 domains were also in the low micromolar range (10 and 5 μm, respectively) (Fig. 2, D and E), suggesting that low affinity interactions with Cdc42 are a common feature within the TOCA family. RESULTS 186 191 Cdc42 protein The affinities of both the FBP17 and CIP4 HR1 domains were also in the low micromolar range (10 and 5 μm, respectively) (Fig. 2, D and E), suggesting that low affinity interactions with Cdc42 are a common feature within the TOCA family. RESULTS 224 235 TOCA family protein_type The affinities of both the FBP17 and CIP4 HR1 domains were also in the low micromolar range (10 and 5 μm, respectively) (Fig. 2, D and E), suggesting that low affinity interactions with Cdc42 are a common feature within the TOCA family. RESULTS 0 9 Structure evidence Structure of the TOCA1 HR1 Domain RESULTS 17 22 TOCA1 protein Structure of the TOCA1 HR1 Domain RESULTS 23 26 HR1 structure_element Structure of the TOCA1 HR1 Domain RESULTS 12 17 TOCA1 protein Because the TOCA1 HR1 domain was sufficient for maximal Cdc42-binding, we used this construct for structural studies. RESULTS 18 21 HR1 structure_element Because the TOCA1 HR1 domain was sufficient for maximal Cdc42-binding, we used this construct for structural studies. RESULTS 56 61 Cdc42 protein Because the TOCA1 HR1 domain was sufficient for maximal Cdc42-binding, we used this construct for structural studies. RESULTS 40 45 TOCA1 protein Initial experiments were performed with TOCA1 residues 324–426, but we observed that the N terminus was cleaved during purification to yield a new N terminus at residue 330 (data not shown). RESULTS 55 62 324–426 residue_range Initial experiments were performed with TOCA1 residues 324–426, but we observed that the N terminus was cleaved during purification to yield a new N terminus at residue 330 (data not shown). RESULTS 169 172 330 residue_number Initial experiments were performed with TOCA1 residues 324–426, but we observed that the N terminus was cleaved during purification to yield a new N terminus at residue 330 (data not shown). RESULTS 56 63 330–426 residue_range We therefore engineered a construct comprising residues 330–426 to produce the minimal, stable HR1 domain. RESULTS 79 86 minimal protein_state We therefore engineered a construct comprising residues 330–426 to produce the minimal, stable HR1 domain. RESULTS 88 94 stable protein_state We therefore engineered a construct comprising residues 330–426 to produce the minimal, stable HR1 domain. RESULTS 95 98 HR1 structure_element We therefore engineered a construct comprising residues 330–426 to produce the minimal, stable HR1 domain. RESULTS 21 35 NOE restraints evidence 2,778 non-degenerate NOE restraints were used in initial structure calculations (1,791 unambiguous and 987 ambiguous), derived from three-dimensional 15N-separated NOESY and 13C-separated NOESY experiments. RESULTS 57 79 structure calculations experimental_method 2,778 non-degenerate NOE restraints were used in initial structure calculations (1,791 unambiguous and 987 ambiguous), derived from three-dimensional 15N-separated NOESY and 13C-separated NOESY experiments. RESULTS 150 169 15N-separated NOESY experimental_method 2,778 non-degenerate NOE restraints were used in initial structure calculations (1,791 unambiguous and 987 ambiguous), derived from three-dimensional 15N-separated NOESY and 13C-separated NOESY experiments. RESULTS 174 193 13C-separated NOESY experimental_method 2,778 non-degenerate NOE restraints were used in initial structure calculations (1,791 unambiguous and 987 ambiguous), derived from three-dimensional 15N-separated NOESY and 13C-separated NOESY experiments. RESULTS 29 33 NOEs evidence There were 1,845 unambiguous NOEs and 757 ambiguous NOEs after eight iterations. RESULTS 52 56 NOEs evidence There were 1,845 unambiguous NOEs and 757 ambiguous NOEs after eight iterations. RESULTS 4 14 structures evidence 100 structures were calculated in the final iteration; the 50 lowest energy structures were water-refined; and of these, the 35 lowest energy structures were analyzed. RESULTS 20 30 calculated experimental_method 100 structures were calculated in the final iteration; the 50 lowest energy structures were water-refined; and of these, the 35 lowest energy structures were analyzed. RESULTS 76 86 structures evidence 100 structures were calculated in the final iteration; the 50 lowest energy structures were water-refined; and of these, the 35 lowest energy structures were analyzed. RESULTS 142 152 structures evidence 100 structures were calculated in the final iteration; the 50 lowest energy structures were water-refined; and of these, the 35 lowest energy structures were analyzed. RESULTS 27 30 HR1 structure_element Table 1 indicates that the HR1 domain structure is well defined by the NMR data. RESULTS 38 47 structure evidence Table 1 indicates that the HR1 domain structure is well defined by the NMR data. RESULTS 71 74 NMR experimental_method Table 1 indicates that the HR1 domain structure is well defined by the NMR data. RESULTS 12 47 average root mean square deviations evidence a , the average root mean square deviations for the ensemble ± S.D. TABLE 24 33 structure evidence b c, values for the structure that is closest to the mean. TABLE 4 13 structure evidence The structure closest to the mean is shown in Fig. 3A. RESULTS 8 17 α-helices structure_element The two α-helices of the HR1 domain interact to form an anti-parallel coiled-coil with a slight left-handed twist, reminiscent of the HR1 domains of CIP4 (PDB code 2KE4) and PRK1 (PDB codes 1CXZ and 1URF). RESULTS 25 28 HR1 structure_element The two α-helices of the HR1 domain interact to form an anti-parallel coiled-coil with a slight left-handed twist, reminiscent of the HR1 domains of CIP4 (PDB code 2KE4) and PRK1 (PDB codes 1CXZ and 1URF). RESULTS 56 81 anti-parallel coiled-coil structure_element The two α-helices of the HR1 domain interact to form an anti-parallel coiled-coil with a slight left-handed twist, reminiscent of the HR1 domains of CIP4 (PDB code 2KE4) and PRK1 (PDB codes 1CXZ and 1URF). RESULTS 134 137 HR1 structure_element The two α-helices of the HR1 domain interact to form an anti-parallel coiled-coil with a slight left-handed twist, reminiscent of the HR1 domains of CIP4 (PDB code 2KE4) and PRK1 (PDB codes 1CXZ and 1URF). RESULTS 149 153 CIP4 protein The two α-helices of the HR1 domain interact to form an anti-parallel coiled-coil with a slight left-handed twist, reminiscent of the HR1 domains of CIP4 (PDB code 2KE4) and PRK1 (PDB codes 1CXZ and 1URF). RESULTS 174 178 PRK1 protein The two α-helices of the HR1 domain interact to form an anti-parallel coiled-coil with a slight left-handed twist, reminiscent of the HR1 domains of CIP4 (PDB code 2KE4) and PRK1 (PDB codes 1CXZ and 1URF). RESULTS 2 20 sequence alignment experimental_method A sequence alignment illustrating the secondary structure elements of the TOCA1 and CIP4 HR1 domains and the HR1a and HR1b domains from PRK1 is shown in Fig. 3B. RESULTS 74 79 TOCA1 protein A sequence alignment illustrating the secondary structure elements of the TOCA1 and CIP4 HR1 domains and the HR1a and HR1b domains from PRK1 is shown in Fig. 3B. RESULTS 84 88 CIP4 protein A sequence alignment illustrating the secondary structure elements of the TOCA1 and CIP4 HR1 domains and the HR1a and HR1b domains from PRK1 is shown in Fig. 3B. RESULTS 89 92 HR1 structure_element A sequence alignment illustrating the secondary structure elements of the TOCA1 and CIP4 HR1 domains and the HR1a and HR1b domains from PRK1 is shown in Fig. 3B. RESULTS 109 113 HR1a structure_element A sequence alignment illustrating the secondary structure elements of the TOCA1 and CIP4 HR1 domains and the HR1a and HR1b domains from PRK1 is shown in Fig. 3B. RESULTS 118 122 HR1b structure_element A sequence alignment illustrating the secondary structure elements of the TOCA1 and CIP4 HR1 domains and the HR1a and HR1b domains from PRK1 is shown in Fig. 3B. RESULTS 136 140 PRK1 protein A sequence alignment illustrating the secondary structure elements of the TOCA1 and CIP4 HR1 domains and the HR1a and HR1b domains from PRK1 is shown in Fig. 3B. RESULTS 4 13 structure evidence The structure of the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 21 26 TOCA1 protein The structure of the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 27 30 HR1 structure_element The structure of the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 17 22 trace evidence A, the backbone trace of the 35 lowest energy structures of the HR1 domain overlaid with the structure closest to the mean is shown alongside a schematic representation of the structure closest to the mean. FIG 47 57 structures evidence A, the backbone trace of the 35 lowest energy structures of the HR1 domain overlaid with the structure closest to the mean is shown alongside a schematic representation of the structure closest to the mean. FIG 65 68 HR1 structure_element A, the backbone trace of the 35 lowest energy structures of the HR1 domain overlaid with the structure closest to the mean is shown alongside a schematic representation of the structure closest to the mean. FIG 94 103 structure evidence A, the backbone trace of the 35 lowest energy structures of the HR1 domain overlaid with the structure closest to the mean is shown alongside a schematic representation of the structure closest to the mean. FIG 177 186 structure evidence A, the backbone trace of the 35 lowest energy structures of the HR1 domain overlaid with the structure closest to the mean is shown alongside a schematic representation of the structure closest to the mean. FIG 50 57 330–333 residue_range Flexible regions at the N and C termini (residues 330–333 and 421–426) are omitted for clarity. FIG 62 69 421–426 residue_range Flexible regions at the N and C termini (residues 330–333 and 421–426) are omitted for clarity. FIG 5 23 sequence alignment experimental_method B, a sequence alignment of the HR1 domains from TOCA1, CIP4, and PRK1. FIG 31 34 HR1 structure_element B, a sequence alignment of the HR1 domains from TOCA1, CIP4, and PRK1. FIG 48 53 TOCA1 protein B, a sequence alignment of the HR1 domains from TOCA1, CIP4, and PRK1. FIG 55 59 CIP4 protein B, a sequence alignment of the HR1 domains from TOCA1, CIP4, and PRK1. FIG 65 69 PRK1 protein B, a sequence alignment of the HR1 domains from TOCA1, CIP4, and PRK1. FIG 42 48 Stride experimental_method The secondary structure was deduced using Stride, based on the Ramachandran angles, and is indicated as follows: gray, turn; yellow, α-helix; blue, 310 helix; white, coil. FIG 63 82 Ramachandran angles evidence The secondary structure was deduced using Stride, based on the Ramachandran angles, and is indicated as follows: gray, turn; yellow, α-helix; blue, 310 helix; white, coil. FIG 133 140 α-helix structure_element The secondary structure was deduced using Stride, based on the Ramachandran angles, and is indicated as follows: gray, turn; yellow, α-helix; blue, 310 helix; white, coil. FIG 148 157 310 helix structure_element The secondary structure was deduced using Stride, based on the Ramachandran angles, and is indicated as follows: gray, turn; yellow, α-helix; blue, 310 helix; white, coil. FIG 42 47 TOCA1 protein C, a close-up of the N-terminal region of TOCA1 HR1, indicating some of the NOEs defining its position with respect to the two α-helices. FIG 48 51 HR1 structure_element C, a close-up of the N-terminal region of TOCA1 HR1, indicating some of the NOEs defining its position with respect to the two α-helices. FIG 76 80 NOEs evidence C, a close-up of the N-terminal region of TOCA1 HR1, indicating some of the NOEs defining its position with respect to the two α-helices. FIG 127 136 α-helices structure_element C, a close-up of the N-terminal region of TOCA1 HR1, indicating some of the NOEs defining its position with respect to the two α-helices. FIG 14 28 NOE restraints evidence Dotted lines, NOE restraints. FIG 21 36 interhelix loop structure_element D, a close-up of the interhelix loop region showing some of the contacts between the loop and helix 1. FIG 85 89 loop structure_element D, a close-up of the interhelix loop region showing some of the contacts between the loop and helix 1. FIG 94 101 helix 1 structure_element D, a close-up of the interhelix loop region showing some of the contacts between the loop and helix 1. FIG 7 11 HR1a structure_element In the HR1a domain of PRK1, a region N-terminal to helix 1 forms a short α-helix, which packs against both helices of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 22 26 PRK1 protein In the HR1a domain of PRK1, a region N-terminal to helix 1 forms a short α-helix, which packs against both helices of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 51 58 helix 1 structure_element In the HR1a domain of PRK1, a region N-terminal to helix 1 forms a short α-helix, which packs against both helices of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 67 80 short α-helix structure_element In the HR1a domain of PRK1, a region N-terminal to helix 1 forms a short α-helix, which packs against both helices of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 122 125 HR1 structure_element In the HR1a domain of PRK1, a region N-terminal to helix 1 forms a short α-helix, which packs against both helices of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 15 20 TOCA1 protein This region of TOCA1 HR1 (residues 334–340) is well defined in the family of structures (Fig. 3A) but does not form an α-helix. RESULTS 21 24 HR1 structure_element This region of TOCA1 HR1 (residues 334–340) is well defined in the family of structures (Fig. 3A) but does not form an α-helix. RESULTS 35 42 334–340 residue_range This region of TOCA1 HR1 (residues 334–340) is well defined in the family of structures (Fig. 3A) but does not form an α-helix. RESULTS 77 87 structures evidence This region of TOCA1 HR1 (residues 334–340) is well defined in the family of structures (Fig. 3A) but does not form an α-helix. RESULTS 119 126 α-helix structure_element This region of TOCA1 HR1 (residues 334–340) is well defined in the family of structures (Fig. 3A) but does not form an α-helix. RESULTS 47 61 NOE restraints evidence It instead forms a series of turns, defined by NOE restraints observed between residues separated by one (residues 332–334, 333–335, etc.) or two (residues 337–340) residues in the sequence and the φ and ψ angles, assessed using Stride. RESULTS 115 122 332–334 residue_range It instead forms a series of turns, defined by NOE restraints observed between residues separated by one (residues 332–334, 333–335, etc.) or two (residues 337–340) residues in the sequence and the φ and ψ angles, assessed using Stride. RESULTS 124 131 333–335 residue_range It instead forms a series of turns, defined by NOE restraints observed between residues separated by one (residues 332–334, 333–335, etc.) or two (residues 337–340) residues in the sequence and the φ and ψ angles, assessed using Stride. RESULTS 156 163 337–340 residue_range It instead forms a series of turns, defined by NOE restraints observed between residues separated by one (residues 332–334, 333–335, etc.) or two (residues 337–340) residues in the sequence and the φ and ψ angles, assessed using Stride. RESULTS 198 212 φ and ψ angles evidence It instead forms a series of turns, defined by NOE restraints observed between residues separated by one (residues 332–334, 333–335, etc.) or two (residues 337–340) residues in the sequence and the φ and ψ angles, assessed using Stride. RESULTS 229 235 Stride experimental_method It instead forms a series of turns, defined by NOE restraints observed between residues separated by one (residues 332–334, 333–335, etc.) or two (residues 337–340) residues in the sequence and the φ and ψ angles, assessed using Stride. RESULTS 92 99 334–340 residue_range These turns cause the chain to reverse direction, allowing the N-terminal segment (residues 334–340) to contact both helices of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 132 135 HR1 structure_element These turns cause the chain to reverse direction, allowing the N-terminal segment (residues 334–340) to contact both helices of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 11 15 NOEs evidence Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 38 45 Leu-334 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 47 54 Glu-335 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 60 67 Asp-336 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 73 80 Trp-413 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 84 91 helix 2 structure_element Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 93 100 Leu-334 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 106 113 Lys-409 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 117 124 helix 2 structure_element Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 130 137 Phe-337 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 142 149 Ser-338 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 155 162 Arg-345 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 164 171 Arg-348 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 177 184 Leu-349 residue_name_number Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 188 195 helix 1 structure_element Long range NOEs were observed linking Leu-334, Glu-335, and Asp-336 with Trp-413 of helix 2, Leu-334 with Lys-409 of helix 2, and Phe-337 and Ser-338 with Arg-345, Arg-348, and Leu-349 of helix 1. RESULTS 8 17 α-helices structure_element The two α-helices of TOCA1 HR1 are separated by a long loop of 10 residues (residues 380–389) that contains two short 310 helices (residues 381–383 and 386–389). RESULTS 21 26 TOCA1 protein The two α-helices of TOCA1 HR1 are separated by a long loop of 10 residues (residues 380–389) that contains two short 310 helices (residues 381–383 and 386–389). RESULTS 27 30 HR1 structure_element The two α-helices of TOCA1 HR1 are separated by a long loop of 10 residues (residues 380–389) that contains two short 310 helices (residues 381–383 and 386–389). RESULTS 55 59 loop structure_element The two α-helices of TOCA1 HR1 are separated by a long loop of 10 residues (residues 380–389) that contains two short 310 helices (residues 381–383 and 386–389). RESULTS 85 92 380–389 residue_range The two α-helices of TOCA1 HR1 are separated by a long loop of 10 residues (residues 380–389) that contains two short 310 helices (residues 381–383 and 386–389). RESULTS 112 129 short 310 helices structure_element The two α-helices of TOCA1 HR1 are separated by a long loop of 10 residues (residues 380–389) that contains two short 310 helices (residues 381–383 and 386–389). RESULTS 140 147 381–383 residue_range The two α-helices of TOCA1 HR1 are separated by a long loop of 10 residues (residues 380–389) that contains two short 310 helices (residues 381–383 and 386–389). RESULTS 152 159 386–389 residue_range The two α-helices of TOCA1 HR1 are separated by a long loop of 10 residues (residues 380–389) that contains two short 310 helices (residues 381–383 and 386–389). RESULTS 50 61 loop region structure_element Interestingly, side chains of residues within the loop region point back toward helix 1; for example, there are numerous distinct NOEs between the side chains of Asn-380 and Met-383 of the loop region and Tyr-377 and Val-376 of helix 1 (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 80 87 helix 1 structure_element Interestingly, side chains of residues within the loop region point back toward helix 1; for example, there are numerous distinct NOEs between the side chains of Asn-380 and Met-383 of the loop region and Tyr-377 and Val-376 of helix 1 (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 162 169 Asn-380 residue_name_number Interestingly, side chains of residues within the loop region point back toward helix 1; for example, there are numerous distinct NOEs between the side chains of Asn-380 and Met-383 of the loop region and Tyr-377 and Val-376 of helix 1 (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 174 181 Met-383 residue_name_number Interestingly, side chains of residues within the loop region point back toward helix 1; for example, there are numerous distinct NOEs between the side chains of Asn-380 and Met-383 of the loop region and Tyr-377 and Val-376 of helix 1 (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 189 200 loop region structure_element Interestingly, side chains of residues within the loop region point back toward helix 1; for example, there are numerous distinct NOEs between the side chains of Asn-380 and Met-383 of the loop region and Tyr-377 and Val-376 of helix 1 (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 205 212 Tyr-377 residue_name_number Interestingly, side chains of residues within the loop region point back toward helix 1; for example, there are numerous distinct NOEs between the side chains of Asn-380 and Met-383 of the loop region and Tyr-377 and Val-376 of helix 1 (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 217 224 Val-376 residue_name_number Interestingly, side chains of residues within the loop region point back toward helix 1; for example, there are numerous distinct NOEs between the side chains of Asn-380 and Met-383 of the loop region and Tyr-377 and Val-376 of helix 1 (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 228 235 helix 1 structure_element Interestingly, side chains of residues within the loop region point back toward helix 1; for example, there are numerous distinct NOEs between the side chains of Asn-380 and Met-383 of the loop region and Tyr-377 and Val-376 of helix 1 (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 34 41 Gly-384 residue_name_number The backbone NH and CHα groups of Gly-384 and Asp-385 also show NOEs with the side chain of Tyr-377. RESULTS 46 53 Asp-385 residue_name_number The backbone NH and CHα groups of Gly-384 and Asp-385 also show NOEs with the side chain of Tyr-377. RESULTS 92 99 Tyr-377 residue_name_number The backbone NH and CHα groups of Gly-384 and Asp-385 also show NOEs with the side chain of Tyr-377. RESULTS 12 17 TOCA1 protein Mapping the TOCA1 and Cdc42 Binding Interfaces RESULTS 22 46 Cdc42 Binding Interfaces site Mapping the TOCA1 and Cdc42 Binding Interfaces RESULTS 4 28 HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interface site The HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interface was investigated using NMR spectroscopy. RESULTS 52 68 NMR spectroscopy experimental_method The HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interface was investigated using NMR spectroscopy. RESULTS 12 20 15N HSQC experimental_method A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 49 52 15N chemical A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 53 60 labeled protein_state A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 61 66 TOCA1 protein A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 67 70 HR1 structure_element A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 85 96 presence of protein_state A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 97 122 increasing concentrations experimental_method A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 126 135 unlabeled protein_state A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 136 154 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 166 187 Cdc42-binding surface site A series of 15N HSQC experiments was recorded on 15N-labeled TOCA1 HR1 domain in the presence of increasing concentrations of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP to map the Cdc42-binding surface. RESULTS 20 28 15N HSQC experimental_method A comparison of the 15N HSQC spectra of free HR1 and HR1 in the presence of excess Cdc42 shows that although some peaks were shifted, several were much broader in the complex, and a considerable subset had disappeared (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 29 36 spectra evidence A comparison of the 15N HSQC spectra of free HR1 and HR1 in the presence of excess Cdc42 shows that although some peaks were shifted, several were much broader in the complex, and a considerable subset had disappeared (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 40 44 free protein_state A comparison of the 15N HSQC spectra of free HR1 and HR1 in the presence of excess Cdc42 shows that although some peaks were shifted, several were much broader in the complex, and a considerable subset had disappeared (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 45 48 HR1 structure_element A comparison of the 15N HSQC spectra of free HR1 and HR1 in the presence of excess Cdc42 shows that although some peaks were shifted, several were much broader in the complex, and a considerable subset had disappeared (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 53 56 HR1 structure_element A comparison of the 15N HSQC spectra of free HR1 and HR1 in the presence of excess Cdc42 shows that although some peaks were shifted, several were much broader in the complex, and a considerable subset had disappeared (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 64 75 presence of protein_state A comparison of the 15N HSQC spectra of free HR1 and HR1 in the presence of excess Cdc42 shows that although some peaks were shifted, several were much broader in the complex, and a considerable subset had disappeared (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 83 88 Cdc42 protein A comparison of the 15N HSQC spectra of free HR1 and HR1 in the presence of excess Cdc42 shows that although some peaks were shifted, several were much broader in the complex, and a considerable subset had disappeared (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 93 98 Cdc42 protein This behavior cannot be explained by the increase in molecular mass (from 12 to 33 kDa) when Cdc42 binds and is more likely to be due to conformational exchange. RESULTS 8 36 chemical shift perturbations experimental_method Overall chemical shift perturbations (CSPs) were calculated for each residue, whereas those that had disappeared were assigned a shift change of 0.2 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 38 42 CSPs experimental_method Overall chemical shift perturbations (CSPs) were calculated for each residue, whereas those that had disappeared were assigned a shift change of 0.2 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 33 36 CSP experimental_method A peak that disappeared or had a CSP above the mean CSP for the spectrum was considered to be significantly affected. RESULTS 52 55 CSP experimental_method A peak that disappeared or had a CSP above the mean CSP for the spectrum was considered to be significantly affected. RESULTS 12 27 binding surface site Mapping the binding surface of Cdc42 onto the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 31 36 Cdc42 protein Mapping the binding surface of Cdc42 onto the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 46 51 TOCA1 protein Mapping the binding surface of Cdc42 onto the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 52 55 HR1 structure_element Mapping the binding surface of Cdc42 onto the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 8 16 15N HSQC experimental_method A, the 15N HSQC of 200 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain is shown in the free form (black) and in the presence of a 4-fold molar excess of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (red). FIG 27 32 TOCA1 protein A, the 15N HSQC of 200 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain is shown in the free form (black) and in the presence of a 4-fold molar excess of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (red). FIG 33 36 HR1 structure_element A, the 15N HSQC of 200 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain is shown in the free form (black) and in the presence of a 4-fold molar excess of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (red). FIG 60 69 free form protein_state A, the 15N HSQC of 200 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain is shown in the free form (black) and in the presence of a 4-fold molar excess of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (red). FIG 89 100 presence of protein_state A, the 15N HSQC of 200 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain is shown in the free form (black) and in the presence of a 4-fold molar excess of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (red). FIG 126 144 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly A, the 15N HSQC of 200 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain is shown in the free form (black) and in the presence of a 4-fold molar excess of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (red). FIG 3 7 CSPs experimental_method B, CSPs were calculated as described under “Experimental Procedures” and are shown for backbone and side chain NH groups. FIG 9 12 CSP experimental_method The mean CSP is marked with a red line. FIG 33 44 presence of protein_state Residues that disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 were assigned a CSP of 0.2 but were excluded when calculating the mean CSP and are indicated with open bars. FIG 45 50 Cdc42 protein Residues that disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 were assigned a CSP of 0.2 but were excluded when calculating the mean CSP and are indicated with open bars. FIG 67 70 CSP experimental_method Residues that disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 were assigned a CSP of 0.2 but were excluded when calculating the mean CSP and are indicated with open bars. FIG 122 125 CSP experimental_method Residues that disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 were assigned a CSP of 0.2 but were excluded when calculating the mean CSP and are indicated with open bars. FIG 70 73 CSP experimental_method Those that were not traceable due to spectral overlap were assigned a CSP of zero and are marked with an asterisk below the bar. FIG 34 38 CSPs experimental_method Residues with affected side chain CSPs derived from 13C HSQCs are marked with green asterisks above the bars. FIG 52 61 13C HSQCs experimental_method Residues with affected side chain CSPs derived from 13C HSQCs are marked with green asterisks above the bars. FIG 37 40 HR1 structure_element C, a schematic representation of the HR1 domain. FIG 81 92 Cdc42 bound protein_state Residues with significantly affected backbone or side chain chemical shifts when Cdc42 bound and that are buried are colored dark blue, whereas those that are solvent-accessible are colored yellow. FIG 159 177 solvent-accessible protein_state Residues with significantly affected backbone or side chain chemical shifts when Cdc42 bound and that are buried are colored dark blue, whereas those that are solvent-accessible are colored yellow. FIG 77 95 solvent-accessible protein_state Residues with significantly affected backbone and side chain groups that are solvent-accessible are colored red. FIG 18 32 binding region site A close-up of the binding region is shown, with affected side chain heavy atoms shown as sticks. FIG 7 31 G protein-binding region site D, the G protein-binding region is marked in red onto structures of the HR1 domains as indicated. FIG 54 64 structures evidence D, the G protein-binding region is marked in red onto structures of the HR1 domains as indicated. FIG 72 75 HR1 structure_element D, the G protein-binding region is marked in red onto structures of the HR1 domains as indicated. FIG 0 22 15N HSQC shift mapping experimental_method 15N HSQC shift mapping experiments report on changes to amide groups, which are mainly inaccessible because they are buried inside the helices and are involved in hydrogen bonds. RESULTS 135 142 helices structure_element 15N HSQC shift mapping experiments report on changes to amide groups, which are mainly inaccessible because they are buried inside the helices and are involved in hydrogen bonds. RESULTS 11 19 13C HSQC experimental_method Therefore, 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments were also recorded on 15N,13C-labeled TOCA1 HR1 to yield more information on side chain involvement. RESULTS 24 52 methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experimental_method Therefore, 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments were also recorded on 15N,13C-labeled TOCA1 HR1 to yield more information on side chain involvement. RESULTS 87 90 15N chemical Therefore, 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments were also recorded on 15N,13C-labeled TOCA1 HR1 to yield more information on side chain involvement. RESULTS 91 94 13C chemical Therefore, 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments were also recorded on 15N,13C-labeled TOCA1 HR1 to yield more information on side chain involvement. RESULTS 95 102 labeled protein_state Therefore, 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments were also recorded on 15N,13C-labeled TOCA1 HR1 to yield more information on side chain involvement. RESULTS 103 108 TOCA1 protein Therefore, 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments were also recorded on 15N,13C-labeled TOCA1 HR1 to yield more information on side chain involvement. RESULTS 109 112 HR1 structure_element Therefore, 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments were also recorded on 15N,13C-labeled TOCA1 HR1 to yield more information on side chain involvement. RESULTS 47 58 presence of protein_state Side chains whose CH groups disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 are marked on the graph in Fig. 4B with green asterisks. RESULTS 59 64 Cdc42 protein Side chains whose CH groups disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 are marked on the graph in Fig. 4B with green asterisks. RESULTS 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 residues whose signals were affected by Cdc42 binding were mapped onto the structure of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 46 51 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 residues whose signals were affected by Cdc42 binding were mapped onto the structure of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 81 90 structure evidence TOCA1 residues whose signals were affected by Cdc42 binding were mapped onto the structure of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 94 99 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 residues whose signals were affected by Cdc42 binding were mapped onto the structure of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 100 103 HR1 structure_element TOCA1 residues whose signals were affected by Cdc42 binding were mapped onto the structure of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 45 56 coiled-coil structure_element The changes were localized to one end of the coiled-coil, and the binding site appeared to include residues from both α-helices and the loop region that joins them. RESULTS 66 78 binding site site The changes were localized to one end of the coiled-coil, and the binding site appeared to include residues from both α-helices and the loop region that joins them. RESULTS 118 127 α-helices structure_element The changes were localized to one end of the coiled-coil, and the binding site appeared to include residues from both α-helices and the loop region that joins them. RESULTS 136 147 loop region structure_element The changes were localized to one end of the coiled-coil, and the binding site appeared to include residues from both α-helices and the loop region that joins them. RESULTS 20 37 interhelical loop structure_element The residues in the interhelical loop and helix 1 that contact each other (Fig. 3D) show shift changes in their backbone NH and side chains in the presence of Cdc42. RESULTS 42 49 helix 1 structure_element The residues in the interhelical loop and helix 1 that contact each other (Fig. 3D) show shift changes in their backbone NH and side chains in the presence of Cdc42. RESULTS 147 158 presence of protein_state The residues in the interhelical loop and helix 1 that contact each other (Fig. 3D) show shift changes in their backbone NH and side chains in the presence of Cdc42. RESULTS 159 164 Cdc42 protein The residues in the interhelical loop and helix 1 that contact each other (Fig. 3D) show shift changes in their backbone NH and side chains in the presence of Cdc42. RESULTS 31 38 Asn-380 residue_name_number For example, the side chain of Asn-380 and the backbones of Val-376 and Tyr-377 were significantly affected but are all buried in the free TOCA1 HR1 structure, indicating that local conformational changes in the loop may facilitate complex formation. RESULTS 60 67 Val-376 residue_name_number For example, the side chain of Asn-380 and the backbones of Val-376 and Tyr-377 were significantly affected but are all buried in the free TOCA1 HR1 structure, indicating that local conformational changes in the loop may facilitate complex formation. RESULTS 72 79 Tyr-377 residue_name_number For example, the side chain of Asn-380 and the backbones of Val-376 and Tyr-377 were significantly affected but are all buried in the free TOCA1 HR1 structure, indicating that local conformational changes in the loop may facilitate complex formation. RESULTS 134 138 free protein_state For example, the side chain of Asn-380 and the backbones of Val-376 and Tyr-377 were significantly affected but are all buried in the free TOCA1 HR1 structure, indicating that local conformational changes in the loop may facilitate complex formation. RESULTS 139 144 TOCA1 protein For example, the side chain of Asn-380 and the backbones of Val-376 and Tyr-377 were significantly affected but are all buried in the free TOCA1 HR1 structure, indicating that local conformational changes in the loop may facilitate complex formation. RESULTS 145 148 HR1 structure_element For example, the side chain of Asn-380 and the backbones of Val-376 and Tyr-377 were significantly affected but are all buried in the free TOCA1 HR1 structure, indicating that local conformational changes in the loop may facilitate complex formation. RESULTS 149 158 structure evidence For example, the side chain of Asn-380 and the backbones of Val-376 and Tyr-377 were significantly affected but are all buried in the free TOCA1 HR1 structure, indicating that local conformational changes in the loop may facilitate complex formation. RESULTS 212 216 loop structure_element For example, the side chain of Asn-380 and the backbones of Val-376 and Tyr-377 were significantly affected but are all buried in the free TOCA1 HR1 structure, indicating that local conformational changes in the loop may facilitate complex formation. RESULTS 4 26 chemical shift mapping experimental_method The chemical shift mapping data indicate that the G protein-binding region of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is broadly similar to that of the CIP4 and PRK1 HR1 domains (Figs. 3B and 4D). RESULTS 50 74 G protein-binding region site The chemical shift mapping data indicate that the G protein-binding region of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is broadly similar to that of the CIP4 and PRK1 HR1 domains (Figs. 3B and 4D). RESULTS 82 87 TOCA1 protein The chemical shift mapping data indicate that the G protein-binding region of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is broadly similar to that of the CIP4 and PRK1 HR1 domains (Figs. 3B and 4D). RESULTS 88 91 HR1 structure_element The chemical shift mapping data indicate that the G protein-binding region of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is broadly similar to that of the CIP4 and PRK1 HR1 domains (Figs. 3B and 4D). RESULTS 133 137 CIP4 protein The chemical shift mapping data indicate that the G protein-binding region of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is broadly similar to that of the CIP4 and PRK1 HR1 domains (Figs. 3B and 4D). RESULTS 142 146 PRK1 protein The chemical shift mapping data indicate that the G protein-binding region of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is broadly similar to that of the CIP4 and PRK1 HR1 domains (Figs. 3B and 4D). RESULTS 147 150 HR1 structure_element The chemical shift mapping data indicate that the G protein-binding region of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is broadly similar to that of the CIP4 and PRK1 HR1 domains (Figs. 3B and 4D). RESULTS 18 21 15N experimental_method The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 26 33 13C NMR experimental_method The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 68 71 15N chemical The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 72 90 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 94 97 15N chemical The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 98 101 13C chemical The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 103 121 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 129 140 presence of protein_state The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 141 150 unlabeled protein_state The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 151 154 HR1 structure_element The corresponding 15N and 13C NMR experiments were also recorded on 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP or 15N/13C -Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP in the presence of unlabeled HR1 domain. RESULTS 12 15 CSP experimental_method The overall CSP was calculated for each residue. RESULTS 21 28 labeled protein_state As was the case when labeled HR1 was observed, several peaks were shifted in the complex, but many disappeared, indicating exchange on an unfavorable, millisecond time scale (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 29 32 HR1 structure_element As was the case when labeled HR1 was observed, several peaks were shifted in the complex, but many disappeared, indicating exchange on an unfavorable, millisecond time scale (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 93 115 constant time 13C HSQC experimental_method Detailed side chain data could not be obtained for all residues due to spectral overlap, but constant time 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments provided further information on certain well resolved side chains (marked with green asterisks in Fig. 5B). RESULTS 120 148 methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experimental_method Detailed side chain data could not be obtained for all residues due to spectral overlap, but constant time 13C HSQC and methyl-selective SOFAST-HMQC experiments provided further information on certain well resolved side chains (marked with green asterisks in Fig. 5B). RESULTS 12 27 binding surface site Mapping the binding surface of the HR1 domain onto Cdc42. FIG 35 38 HR1 structure_element Mapping the binding surface of the HR1 domain onto Cdc42. FIG 51 56 Cdc42 protein Mapping the binding surface of the HR1 domain onto Cdc42. FIG 8 16 15N HSQC experimental_method A, the 15N HSQC of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP is shown in its free form (black) and in the presence of excess TOCA1 HR1 domain (1:2.2, red). FIG 20 38 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly A, the 15N HSQC of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP is shown in its free form (black) and in the presence of excess TOCA1 HR1 domain (1:2.2, red). FIG 55 64 free form protein_state A, the 15N HSQC of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP is shown in its free form (black) and in the presence of excess TOCA1 HR1 domain (1:2.2, red). FIG 84 95 presence of protein_state A, the 15N HSQC of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP is shown in its free form (black) and in the presence of excess TOCA1 HR1 domain (1:2.2, red). FIG 103 108 TOCA1 protein A, the 15N HSQC of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP is shown in its free form (black) and in the presence of excess TOCA1 HR1 domain (1:2.2, red). FIG 109 112 HR1 structure_element A, the 15N HSQC of Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP is shown in its free form (black) and in the presence of excess TOCA1 HR1 domain (1:2.2, red). FIG 3 7 CSPs experimental_method B, CSPs are shown for backbone NH groups. FIG 32 35 CSP experimental_method The red line indicates the mean CSP, plus one S.D. Residues that disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 were assigned a CSP of 0.1 and are indicated with open bars. FIG 84 95 presence of protein_state The red line indicates the mean CSP, plus one S.D. Residues that disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 were assigned a CSP of 0.1 and are indicated with open bars. FIG 96 101 Cdc42 protein The red line indicates the mean CSP, plus one S.D. Residues that disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 were assigned a CSP of 0.1 and are indicated with open bars. FIG 118 121 CSP experimental_method The red line indicates the mean CSP, plus one S.D. Residues that disappeared in the presence of Cdc42 were assigned a CSP of 0.1 and are indicated with open bars. FIG 35 43 13C HSQC experimental_method Residues with disappeared peaks in 13C HSQC experiments are marked on the chart with green asterisks. FIG 97 100 NMR experimental_method C, the residues with significantly affected backbone and side chain groups are highlighted on an NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP; those that are buried are colored dark blue, whereas those that are solvent-accessible are colored red. FIG 101 110 structure evidence C, the residues with significantly affected backbone and side chain groups are highlighted on an NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP; those that are buried are colored dark blue, whereas those that are solvent-accessible are colored red. FIG 114 118 free protein_state C, the residues with significantly affected backbone and side chain groups are highlighted on an NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP; those that are buried are colored dark blue, whereas those that are solvent-accessible are colored red. FIG 119 137 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly C, the residues with significantly affected backbone and side chain groups are highlighted on an NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP; those that are buried are colored dark blue, whereas those that are solvent-accessible are colored red. FIG 207 225 solvent-accessible protein_state C, the residues with significantly affected backbone and side chain groups are highlighted on an NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP; those that are buried are colored dark blue, whereas those that are solvent-accessible are colored red. FIG 101 119 solvent-accessible protein_state Residues with either side chain or backbone groups affected are colored blue if buried and yellow if solvent-accessible. FIG 34 47 shift mapping experimental_method Residues without information from shift mapping are colored gray. FIG 4 12 flexible protein_state The flexible switch regions are circled. FIG 13 27 switch regions site The flexible switch regions are circled. FIG 38 64 mean chemical shift change evidence As many of the peaks disappeared, the mean chemical shift change was relatively low, so a threshold of the mean plus one S.D. value was used to define a significant CSP. RESULTS 165 168 CSP experimental_method As many of the peaks disappeared, the mean chemical shift change was relatively low, so a threshold of the mean plus one S.D. value was used to define a significant CSP. RESULTS 13 27 switch regions site Parts of the switch regions (Fig. 5, B and C) are invisible in NMR spectra recorded on free Cdc42 due to conformational exchange. RESULTS 63 66 NMR experimental_method Parts of the switch regions (Fig. 5, B and C) are invisible in NMR spectra recorded on free Cdc42 due to conformational exchange. RESULTS 67 74 spectra evidence Parts of the switch regions (Fig. 5, B and C) are invisible in NMR spectra recorded on free Cdc42 due to conformational exchange. RESULTS 87 91 free protein_state Parts of the switch regions (Fig. 5, B and C) are invisible in NMR spectra recorded on free Cdc42 due to conformational exchange. RESULTS 92 97 Cdc42 protein Parts of the switch regions (Fig. 5, B and C) are invisible in NMR spectra recorded on free Cdc42 due to conformational exchange. RESULTS 6 20 switch regions site These switch regions become visible in Cdc42 and other small G protein·effector complexes due to a decrease in conformational freedom upon complex formation. RESULTS 39 44 Cdc42 protein These switch regions become visible in Cdc42 and other small G protein·effector complexes due to a decrease in conformational freedom upon complex formation. RESULTS 61 70 G protein protein_type These switch regions become visible in Cdc42 and other small G protein·effector complexes due to a decrease in conformational freedom upon complex formation. RESULTS 4 18 switch regions site The switch regions of Cdc42 did not, however, become visible in the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 22 27 Cdc42 protein The switch regions of Cdc42 did not, however, become visible in the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 68 79 presence of protein_state The switch regions of Cdc42 did not, however, become visible in the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 84 89 TOCA1 protein The switch regions of Cdc42 did not, however, become visible in the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 90 93 HR1 structure_element The switch regions of Cdc42 did not, however, become visible in the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 domain. RESULTS 8 14 Ser-30 residue_name_number Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 18 26 switch I site Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 31 37 Arg-66 residue_name_number Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 39 45 Arg-68 residue_name_number Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 47 53 Leu-70 residue_name_number Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 59 65 Ser-71 residue_name_number Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 69 78 switch II site Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 94 98 free protein_state Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 99 104 Cdc42 protein Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 126 137 presence of protein_state Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 142 145 HR1 structure_element Indeed, Ser-30 of switch I and Arg-66, Arg-68, Leu-70, and Ser-71 of switch II are visible in free Cdc42 but disappear in the presence of the HR1 domain. RESULTS 23 37 switch regions site This suggests that the switch regions are not rigidified in the HR1 complex and are still in conformational exchange. RESULTS 64 67 HR1 structure_element This suggests that the switch regions are not rigidified in the HR1 complex and are still in conformational exchange. RESULTS 56 59 NMR experimental_method Nevertheless, mapping of the affected residues onto the NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (Fig. 5C)8 shows that, although they are relatively widespread compared with changes in the HR1 domain, in general, they are on the face of the protein that includes the switches. RESULTS 60 69 structure evidence Nevertheless, mapping of the affected residues onto the NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (Fig. 5C)8 shows that, although they are relatively widespread compared with changes in the HR1 domain, in general, they are on the face of the protein that includes the switches. RESULTS 73 77 free protein_state Nevertheless, mapping of the affected residues onto the NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (Fig. 5C)8 shows that, although they are relatively widespread compared with changes in the HR1 domain, in general, they are on the face of the protein that includes the switches. RESULTS 78 96 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly Nevertheless, mapping of the affected residues onto the NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (Fig. 5C)8 shows that, although they are relatively widespread compared with changes in the HR1 domain, in general, they are on the face of the protein that includes the switches. RESULTS 189 192 HR1 structure_element Nevertheless, mapping of the affected residues onto the NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (Fig. 5C)8 shows that, although they are relatively widespread compared with changes in the HR1 domain, in general, they are on the face of the protein that includes the switches. RESULTS 267 275 switches site Nevertheless, mapping of the affected residues onto the NMR structure of free Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (Fig. 5C)8 shows that, although they are relatively widespread compared with changes in the HR1 domain, in general, they are on the face of the protein that includes the switches. RESULTS 13 30 binding interface site Although the binding interface may be overestimated, this suggests that the switch regions are involved in binding to TOCA1. RESULTS 76 90 switch regions site Although the binding interface may be overestimated, this suggests that the switch regions are involved in binding to TOCA1. RESULTS 118 123 TOCA1 protein Although the binding interface may be overestimated, this suggests that the switch regions are involved in binding to TOCA1. RESULTS 13 28 Cdc42·TOCA1 HR1 complex_assembly Modeling the Cdc42·TOCA1 HR1 Complex RESULTS 4 18 Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex_assembly The Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex was not amenable to full structural analysis due to the weak interaction and the extensive exchange broadening seen in the NMR experiments. RESULTS 150 153 NMR experimental_method The Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex was not amenable to full structural analysis due to the weak interaction and the extensive exchange broadening seen in the NMR experiments. RESULTS 0 7 HADDOCK experimental_method HADDOCK was therefore used to perform rigid body docking based on the structures of free HR1 domain and Cdc42 and ambiguous interaction restraints derived from the titration experiments described above. RESULTS 44 56 body docking experimental_method HADDOCK was therefore used to perform rigid body docking based on the structures of free HR1 domain and Cdc42 and ambiguous interaction restraints derived from the titration experiments described above. RESULTS 70 80 structures evidence HADDOCK was therefore used to perform rigid body docking based on the structures of free HR1 domain and Cdc42 and ambiguous interaction restraints derived from the titration experiments described above. RESULTS 84 88 free protein_state HADDOCK was therefore used to perform rigid body docking based on the structures of free HR1 domain and Cdc42 and ambiguous interaction restraints derived from the titration experiments described above. RESULTS 89 92 HR1 structure_element HADDOCK was therefore used to perform rigid body docking based on the structures of free HR1 domain and Cdc42 and ambiguous interaction restraints derived from the titration experiments described above. RESULTS 104 109 Cdc42 protein HADDOCK was therefore used to perform rigid body docking based on the structures of free HR1 domain and Cdc42 and ambiguous interaction restraints derived from the titration experiments described above. RESULTS 164 185 titration experiments experimental_method HADDOCK was therefore used to perform rigid body docking based on the structures of free HR1 domain and Cdc42 and ambiguous interaction restraints derived from the titration experiments described above. RESULTS 23 26 HR1 structure_element The orientation of the HR1 domain with respect to Cdc42 cannot be definitively concluded in the absence of unambiguous distance restraints; hence, HADDOCK produced a set of models in which the HR1 domain contacts the same surface on Cdc42 but is in various orientations with respect to Cdc42. RESULTS 50 55 Cdc42 protein The orientation of the HR1 domain with respect to Cdc42 cannot be definitively concluded in the absence of unambiguous distance restraints; hence, HADDOCK produced a set of models in which the HR1 domain contacts the same surface on Cdc42 but is in various orientations with respect to Cdc42. RESULTS 147 154 HADDOCK experimental_method The orientation of the HR1 domain with respect to Cdc42 cannot be definitively concluded in the absence of unambiguous distance restraints; hence, HADDOCK produced a set of models in which the HR1 domain contacts the same surface on Cdc42 but is in various orientations with respect to Cdc42. RESULTS 193 196 HR1 structure_element The orientation of the HR1 domain with respect to Cdc42 cannot be definitively concluded in the absence of unambiguous distance restraints; hence, HADDOCK produced a set of models in which the HR1 domain contacts the same surface on Cdc42 but is in various orientations with respect to Cdc42. RESULTS 233 238 Cdc42 protein The orientation of the HR1 domain with respect to Cdc42 cannot be definitively concluded in the absence of unambiguous distance restraints; hence, HADDOCK produced a set of models in which the HR1 domain contacts the same surface on Cdc42 but is in various orientations with respect to Cdc42. RESULTS 286 291 Cdc42 protein The orientation of the HR1 domain with respect to Cdc42 cannot be definitively concluded in the absence of unambiguous distance restraints; hence, HADDOCK produced a set of models in which the HR1 domain contacts the same surface on Cdc42 but is in various orientations with respect to Cdc42. RESULTS 28 54 root mean square deviation evidence The cluster with the lowest root mean square deviation from the lowest energy structure is assumed to be the best model. RESULTS 78 87 structure evidence The cluster with the lowest root mean square deviation from the lowest energy structure is assumed to be the best model. RESULTS 42 45 HR1 structure_element By these criteria, in the best model, the HR1 domain is in a similar orientation to the HR1a domain of PRK1 bound to RhoA and the HR1b domain bound to Rac1. RESULTS 88 92 HR1a structure_element By these criteria, in the best model, the HR1 domain is in a similar orientation to the HR1a domain of PRK1 bound to RhoA and the HR1b domain bound to Rac1. RESULTS 103 107 PRK1 protein By these criteria, in the best model, the HR1 domain is in a similar orientation to the HR1a domain of PRK1 bound to RhoA and the HR1b domain bound to Rac1. RESULTS 108 116 bound to protein_state By these criteria, in the best model, the HR1 domain is in a similar orientation to the HR1a domain of PRK1 bound to RhoA and the HR1b domain bound to Rac1. RESULTS 117 121 RhoA protein By these criteria, in the best model, the HR1 domain is in a similar orientation to the HR1a domain of PRK1 bound to RhoA and the HR1b domain bound to Rac1. RESULTS 130 134 HR1b structure_element By these criteria, in the best model, the HR1 domain is in a similar orientation to the HR1a domain of PRK1 bound to RhoA and the HR1b domain bound to Rac1. RESULTS 142 150 bound to protein_state By these criteria, in the best model, the HR1 domain is in a similar orientation to the HR1a domain of PRK1 bound to RhoA and the HR1b domain bound to Rac1. RESULTS 151 155 Rac1 protein By these criteria, in the best model, the HR1 domain is in a similar orientation to the HR1a domain of PRK1 bound to RhoA and the HR1b domain bound to Rac1. RESULTS 75 84 Rac1-HR1b complex_assembly A representative model from this cluster is shown in Fig. 6A alongside the Rac1-HR1b structure (PDB code 2RMK) in Fig. 6B. RESULTS 85 94 structure evidence A representative model from this cluster is shown in Fig. 6A alongside the Rac1-HR1b structure (PDB code 2RMK) in Fig. 6B. RESULTS 9 18 Cdc42·HR1 complex_assembly Model of Cdc42·HR1 complex. FIG 34 43 Cdc42·HR1 complex_assembly A, a representative model of the Cdc42·HR1 complex from the cluster closest to the lowest energy model produced using HADDOCK. FIG 119 126 HADDOCK experimental_method A, a representative model of the Cdc42·HR1 complex from the cluster closest to the lowest energy model produced using HADDOCK. FIG 12 17 Cdc42 protein Residues of Cdc42 that are affected in the presence of the HR1 domain but are not in close proximity to it are colored in red and labeled. FIG 43 54 presence of protein_state Residues of Cdc42 that are affected in the presence of the HR1 domain but are not in close proximity to it are colored in red and labeled. FIG 59 62 HR1 structure_element Residues of Cdc42 that are affected in the presence of the HR1 domain but are not in close proximity to it are colored in red and labeled. FIG 3 12 structure evidence B, structure of Rac1 in complex with the HR1b domain of PRK1 (PDB code 2RMK). FIG 16 20 Rac1 protein B, structure of Rac1 in complex with the HR1b domain of PRK1 (PDB code 2RMK). FIG 21 36 in complex with protein_state B, structure of Rac1 in complex with the HR1b domain of PRK1 (PDB code 2RMK). FIG 41 45 HR1b structure_element B, structure of Rac1 in complex with the HR1b domain of PRK1 (PDB code 2RMK). FIG 56 60 PRK1 protein B, structure of Rac1 in complex with the HR1b domain of PRK1 (PDB code 2RMK). FIG 3 21 sequence alignment experimental_method C, sequence alignment of RhoA, Cdc42 and Rac1. FIG 25 29 RhoA protein C, sequence alignment of RhoA, Cdc42 and Rac1. FIG 31 36 Cdc42 protein C, sequence alignment of RhoA, Cdc42 and Rac1. FIG 41 45 Rac1 protein C, sequence alignment of RhoA, Cdc42 and Rac1. FIG 20 24 RhoA protein Contact residues of RhoA and Rac1 to PRK1 HR1a and HR1b, respectively, are colored cyan. FIG 29 33 Rac1 protein Contact residues of RhoA and Rac1 to PRK1 HR1a and HR1b, respectively, are colored cyan. FIG 37 41 PRK1 protein Contact residues of RhoA and Rac1 to PRK1 HR1a and HR1b, respectively, are colored cyan. FIG 42 46 HR1a structure_element Contact residues of RhoA and Rac1 to PRK1 HR1a and HR1b, respectively, are colored cyan. FIG 51 55 HR1b structure_element Contact residues of RhoA and Rac1 to PRK1 HR1a and HR1b, respectively, are colored cyan. FIG 12 17 Cdc42 protein Residues of Cdc42 that disappear or show chemical shift changes in the presence of TOCA1 are colored cyan if also identified as contacts in RhoA and Rac1 and yellow if they are not. FIG 71 82 presence of protein_state Residues of Cdc42 that disappear or show chemical shift changes in the presence of TOCA1 are colored cyan if also identified as contacts in RhoA and Rac1 and yellow if they are not. FIG 83 88 TOCA1 protein Residues of Cdc42 that disappear or show chemical shift changes in the presence of TOCA1 are colored cyan if also identified as contacts in RhoA and Rac1 and yellow if they are not. FIG 140 144 RhoA protein Residues of Cdc42 that disappear or show chemical shift changes in the presence of TOCA1 are colored cyan if also identified as contacts in RhoA and Rac1 and yellow if they are not. FIG 149 153 Rac1 protein Residues of Cdc42 that disappear or show chemical shift changes in the presence of TOCA1 are colored cyan if also identified as contacts in RhoA and Rac1 and yellow if they are not. FIG 23 27 Rac1 protein Residues equivalent to Rac1 and RhoA contact sites but that are invisible in free Cdc42 are gray. FIG 32 36 RhoA protein Residues equivalent to Rac1 and RhoA contact sites but that are invisible in free Cdc42 are gray. FIG 37 50 contact sites site Residues equivalent to Rac1 and RhoA contact sites but that are invisible in free Cdc42 are gray. FIG 77 81 free protein_state Residues equivalent to Rac1 and RhoA contact sites but that are invisible in free Cdc42 are gray. FIG 82 87 Cdc42 protein Residues equivalent to Rac1 and RhoA contact sites but that are invisible in free Cdc42 are gray. FIG 30 39 Cdc42·HR1 complex_assembly D, regions of interest of the Cdc42·HR1 domain model. FIG 23 33 structures evidence The four lowest energy structures in the chosen HADDOCK cluster are shown overlaid, with the residues of interest shown as sticks and labeled. FIG 48 55 HADDOCK experimental_method The four lowest energy structures in the chosen HADDOCK cluster are shown overlaid, with the residues of interest shown as sticks and labeled. FIG 28 33 TOCA1 protein Cdc42 is shown in cyan, and TOCA1 is shown in purple. FIG 2 20 sequence alignment experimental_method A sequence alignment of RhoA, Cdc42, and Rac1 is shown in Fig. 6C. RESULTS 24 28 RhoA protein A sequence alignment of RhoA, Cdc42, and Rac1 is shown in Fig. 6C. RESULTS 30 35 Cdc42 protein A sequence alignment of RhoA, Cdc42, and Rac1 is shown in Fig. 6C. RESULTS 41 45 Rac1 protein A sequence alignment of RhoA, Cdc42, and Rac1 is shown in Fig. 6C. RESULTS 4 8 RhoA protein The RhoA and Rac1 contact residues in the switch regions are invisible in the spectra of Cdc42, but they are generally conserved between all three G proteins. RESULTS 13 17 Rac1 protein The RhoA and Rac1 contact residues in the switch regions are invisible in the spectra of Cdc42, but they are generally conserved between all three G proteins. RESULTS 42 56 switch regions site The RhoA and Rac1 contact residues in the switch regions are invisible in the spectra of Cdc42, but they are generally conserved between all three G proteins. RESULTS 78 85 spectra evidence The RhoA and Rac1 contact residues in the switch regions are invisible in the spectra of Cdc42, but they are generally conserved between all three G proteins. RESULTS 89 94 Cdc42 protein The RhoA and Rac1 contact residues in the switch regions are invisible in the spectra of Cdc42, but they are generally conserved between all three G proteins. RESULTS 119 128 conserved protein_state The RhoA and Rac1 contact residues in the switch regions are invisible in the spectra of Cdc42, but they are generally conserved between all three G proteins. RESULTS 147 157 G proteins protein_type The RhoA and Rac1 contact residues in the switch regions are invisible in the spectra of Cdc42, but they are generally conserved between all three G proteins. RESULTS 8 13 Cdc42 protein Several Cdc42 residues identified by chemical shift mapping are not in close contact in the Cdc42·TOCA1 model (Fig. 6A). RESULTS 37 59 chemical shift mapping experimental_method Several Cdc42 residues identified by chemical shift mapping are not in close contact in the Cdc42·TOCA1 model (Fig. 6A). RESULTS 92 103 Cdc42·TOCA1 complex_assembly Several Cdc42 residues identified by chemical shift mapping are not in close contact in the Cdc42·TOCA1 model (Fig. 6A). RESULTS 48 54 Thr-24 residue_name_number Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 54 59 Cdc42 protein Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 61 68 Leu-160 residue_name_number Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 68 73 Cdc42 protein Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 79 86 Lys-163 residue_name_number Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 86 91 Cdc42 protein Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 108 116 switch I site Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 184 190 switch site Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 198 204 Glu-95 residue_name_number Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 204 209 Cdc42 protein Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 214 220 Lys-96 residue_name_number Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 220 225 Cdc42 protein Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 237 242 helix structure_element Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 250 259 switch II site Some of these can be rationalized; for example, Thr-24Cdc42, Leu-160Cdc42, and Lys-163Cdc42 all pack behind switch I and are likely to be affected by conformational changes within the switch, while Glu-95Cdc42 and Lys-96Cdc42 are in the helix behind switch II. RESULTS 40 51 Cdc42·TOCA1 complex_assembly Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 110 114 RhoA protein Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 118 122 Rac1 protein Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 141 146 Gln-2 residue_name_number Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 146 151 Cdc42 protein Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 153 159 Lys-16 residue_name_number Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 159 164 Cdc42 protein Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 166 172 Thr-52 residue_name_number Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 172 177 Cdc42 protein Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 183 189 Arg-68 residue_name_number Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 189 194 Cdc42 protein Other residues that are affected in the Cdc42·TOCA1 complex but that do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) include Gln-2Cdc42, Lys-16Cdc42, Thr-52Cdc42, and Arg-68Cdc42. RESULTS 0 6 Lys-16 residue_name_number Lys-16Cdc42 is unlikely to be a contact residue because it is involved in nucleotide binding, but the others may represent specific Cdc42-TOCA1 contacts. RESULTS 6 11 Cdc42 protein Lys-16Cdc42 is unlikely to be a contact residue because it is involved in nucleotide binding, but the others may represent specific Cdc42-TOCA1 contacts. RESULTS 132 143 Cdc42-TOCA1 complex_assembly Lys-16Cdc42 is unlikely to be a contact residue because it is involved in nucleotide binding, but the others may represent specific Cdc42-TOCA1 contacts. RESULTS 20 26 N-WASP protein Competition between N-WASP and TOCA1 RESULTS 31 36 TOCA1 protein Competition between N-WASP and TOCA1 RESULTS 106 111 TOCA1 protein From the known interactions and effects of the proteins in biological systems, it has been suggested that TOCA1 and N-WASP could bind Cdc42 simultaneously. RESULTS 116 122 N-WASP protein From the known interactions and effects of the proteins in biological systems, it has been suggested that TOCA1 and N-WASP could bind Cdc42 simultaneously. RESULTS 134 139 Cdc42 protein From the known interactions and effects of the proteins in biological systems, it has been suggested that TOCA1 and N-WASP could bind Cdc42 simultaneously. RESULTS 38 56 Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex_assembly Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 81 85 FRET evidence Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 107 110 RFP chemical Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 111 116 TOCA1 protein Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 121 124 GFP chemical Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 125 131 N-WASP protein Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 174 180 N-WASP protein Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 181 187 mutant protein_state Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 218 223 Cdc42 protein Studies in CHO cells indicated that a Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex existed because FRET was observed between RFP-TOCA1 and GFP-N-WASP, and the efficiency was decreased when an N-WASP mutant was used that no longer binds Cdc42. RESULTS 3 10 overlay experimental_method An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 18 25 HADDOCK experimental_method An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 26 31 model evidence An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 39 53 Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex_assembly An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 70 79 structure evidence An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 83 88 Cdc42 protein An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 89 104 in complex with protein_state An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 109 112 GBD structure_element An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 120 126 N-WASP protein An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 138 142 WASP protein An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 175 178 HR1 structure_element An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 183 200 GBD binding sites site An overlay of the HADDOCK model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex and the structure of Cdc42 in complex with the GBD of the N-WASP homologue, WASP (PDB code 1CEE), shows that the HR1 and GBD binding sites only partly overlap, and, therefore, a ternary complex remained possible (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 19 30 presence of protein_state Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 35 40 TOCA1 protein Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 41 44 HR1 structure_element Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 72 76 CRIB structure_element Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 80 84 WASP protein Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 101 106 Cdc42 protein Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 147 151 CRIB structure_element Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 199 203 WASP protein Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 240 245 TOCA1 protein Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 246 249 HR1 structure_element Interestingly, the presence of the TOCA1 HR1 would not prevent the core CRIB of WASP from binding to Cdc42, although the regions C-terminal to the CRIB that are required for high affinity binding of WASP would interfere sterically with the TOCA1 HR1. RESULTS 18 22 WASP protein A basic region in WASP including three lysines (residues 230–232), N-terminal to the core CRIB, has been implicated in an electrostatic steering mechanism, and these residues would be free to bind in the presence of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 39 46 lysines residue_name A basic region in WASP including three lysines (residues 230–232), N-terminal to the core CRIB, has been implicated in an electrostatic steering mechanism, and these residues would be free to bind in the presence of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 57 64 230–232 residue_range A basic region in WASP including three lysines (residues 230–232), N-terminal to the core CRIB, has been implicated in an electrostatic steering mechanism, and these residues would be free to bind in the presence of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 90 94 CRIB structure_element A basic region in WASP including three lysines (residues 230–232), N-terminal to the core CRIB, has been implicated in an electrostatic steering mechanism, and these residues would be free to bind in the presence of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 204 215 presence of protein_state A basic region in WASP including three lysines (residues 230–232), N-terminal to the core CRIB, has been implicated in an electrostatic steering mechanism, and these residues would be free to bind in the presence of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 216 221 TOCA1 protein A basic region in WASP including three lysines (residues 230–232), N-terminal to the core CRIB, has been implicated in an electrostatic steering mechanism, and these residues would be free to bind in the presence of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 222 225 HR1 structure_element A basic region in WASP including three lysines (residues 230–232), N-terminal to the core CRIB, has been implicated in an electrostatic steering mechanism, and these residues would be free to bind in the presence of TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 7A). RESULTS 4 10 N-WASP protein The N-WASP GBD displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 11 14 GBD structure_element The N-WASP GBD displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 29 34 TOCA1 protein The N-WASP GBD displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 35 38 HR1 structure_element The N-WASP GBD displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 21 32 Cdc42·TOCA1 complex_assembly A, the model of the Cdc42·TOCA1 HR1 domain complex overlaid with the Cdc42-WASP structure. FIG 33 36 HR1 structure_element A, the model of the Cdc42·TOCA1 HR1 domain complex overlaid with the Cdc42-WASP structure. FIG 70 80 Cdc42-WASP complex_assembly A, the model of the Cdc42·TOCA1 HR1 domain complex overlaid with the Cdc42-WASP structure. FIG 81 90 structure evidence A, the model of the Cdc42·TOCA1 HR1 domain complex overlaid with the Cdc42-WASP structure. FIG 29 34 TOCA1 protein Cdc42 is shown in green, and TOCA1 is shown in purple. FIG 9 13 CRIB structure_element The core CRIB region of WASP is shown in red, whereas its basic region is shown in orange and the C-terminal region required for maximal affinity is shown in cyan. FIG 24 28 WASP protein The core CRIB region of WASP is shown in red, whereas its basic region is shown in orange and the C-terminal region required for maximal affinity is shown in cyan. FIG 44 49 Cdc42 protein A semitransparent surface representation of Cdc42 and WASP is shown overlaid with the schematic. FIG 54 58 WASP protein A semitransparent surface representation of Cdc42 and WASP is shown overlaid with the schematic. FIG 3 18 competition SPA experimental_method B, competition SPA experiments carried out with indicated concentrations of the N-WASP GBD construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK or GST-WASP GBD and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 80 86 N-WASP protein B, competition SPA experiments carried out with indicated concentrations of the N-WASP GBD construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK or GST-WASP GBD and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 87 90 GBD structure_element B, competition SPA experiments carried out with indicated concentrations of the N-WASP GBD construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK or GST-WASP GBD and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 101 109 titrated experimental_method B, competition SPA experiments carried out with indicated concentrations of the N-WASP GBD construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK or GST-WASP GBD and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 121 128 GST-ACK mutant B, competition SPA experiments carried out with indicated concentrations of the N-WASP GBD construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK or GST-WASP GBD and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 132 140 GST-WASP mutant B, competition SPA experiments carried out with indicated concentrations of the N-WASP GBD construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK or GST-WASP GBD and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 141 144 GBD structure_element B, competition SPA experiments carried out with indicated concentrations of the N-WASP GBD construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK or GST-WASP GBD and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 155 174 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP complex_assembly B, competition SPA experiments carried out with indicated concentrations of the N-WASP GBD construct titrated into 30 nm GST-ACK or GST-WASP GBD and 30 nm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·[3H]GTP. FIG 27 35 15N HSQC experimental_method C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 46 64 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 98 103 TOCA1 protein C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 104 107 HR1 structure_element C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 120 126 N-WASP protein C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 127 130 GBD structure_element C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 158 162 TOCA protein C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 163 166 HR1 structure_element C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 196 202 N-WASP protein C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 203 206 GBD structure_element C, Selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 145 μm Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP with the indicated ratios of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, the N-WASP GBD, or both, showing that the TOCA HR1 domain does not displace the N-WASP GBD. FIG 27 35 15N HSQC experimental_method D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 46 51 TOCA1 protein D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 52 55 HR1 structure_element D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 63 78 in complex with protein_state D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 79 84 Cdc42 protein D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 92 99 absence protein_state D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 104 115 presence of protein_state D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 120 126 N-WASP protein D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 127 130 GBD structure_element D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 156 161 Cdc42 protein D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 171 174 HR1 structure_element D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 185 191 N-WASP protein D, selected regions of the 15N HSQC of 600 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain in complex with Cdc42 in the absence and presence of the N-WASP GBD, showing displacement of Cdc42 from the HR1 domain by N-WASP. FIG 3 9 N-WASP protein An N-WASP GBD construct was produced, and its affinity for Cdc42 was measured by competition SPA (Fig. 7B). RESULTS 10 13 GBD structure_element An N-WASP GBD construct was produced, and its affinity for Cdc42 was measured by competition SPA (Fig. 7B). RESULTS 46 54 affinity evidence An N-WASP GBD construct was produced, and its affinity for Cdc42 was measured by competition SPA (Fig. 7B). RESULTS 59 64 Cdc42 protein An N-WASP GBD construct was produced, and its affinity for Cdc42 was measured by competition SPA (Fig. 7B). RESULTS 81 96 competition SPA experimental_method An N-WASP GBD construct was produced, and its affinity for Cdc42 was measured by competition SPA (Fig. 7B). RESULTS 4 6 Kd evidence The Kd that was determined (37 nm) is consistent with the previously reported affinity. RESULTS 78 86 affinity evidence The Kd that was determined (37 nm) is consistent with the previously reported affinity. RESULTS 0 9 Unlabeled protein_state Unlabeled N-WASP GBD was titrated into 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP, and the backbone NH groups were monitored using HSQCs (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 10 16 N-WASP protein Unlabeled N-WASP GBD was titrated into 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP, and the backbone NH groups were monitored using HSQCs (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 17 20 GBD structure_element Unlabeled N-WASP GBD was titrated into 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP, and the backbone NH groups were monitored using HSQCs (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 25 33 titrated experimental_method Unlabeled N-WASP GBD was titrated into 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP, and the backbone NH groups were monitored using HSQCs (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 39 42 15N chemical Unlabeled N-WASP GBD was titrated into 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP, and the backbone NH groups were monitored using HSQCs (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 43 61 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly Unlabeled N-WASP GBD was titrated into 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP, and the backbone NH groups were monitored using HSQCs (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 111 116 HSQCs experimental_method Unlabeled N-WASP GBD was titrated into 15N-Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP, and the backbone NH groups were monitored using HSQCs (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 0 9 Unlabeled protein_state Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 10 13 HR1 structure_element Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 13 18 TOCA1 protein Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 41 53 Cdc42·N-WASP complex_assembly Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 109 115 N-WASP protein Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 116 119 GBD structure_element Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 150 161 presence of protein_state Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 181 184 HR1 structure_element Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 184 189 TOCA1 protein Unlabeled HR1TOCA1 was then added to the Cdc42·N-WASP complex, and no changes were seen, suggesting that the N-WASP GBD was not displaced even in the presence of a 5-fold excess of HR1TOCA1. RESULTS 84 89 Cdc42 protein These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 98 104 N-WASP protein These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 105 108 GBD structure_element These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 117 122 TOCA1 protein These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 123 126 HR1 structure_element These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 162 164 Kd evidence These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 204 209 TOCA1 protein These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 210 212 Kd evidence These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 221 227 N-WASP protein These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 228 230 Kd evidence These experiments were recorded at sufficiently high protein concentrations (145 μm Cdc42, 145 μm N-WASP GBD, 725 μm TOCA1 HR1 domain) to be far in excess of the Kd values of the individual interactions (TOCA1 Kd ≈ 5 μm, N-WASP Kd = 37 nm). RESULTS 20 24 HSQC experimental_method A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 49 52 15N chemical A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 53 58 Cdc42 protein A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 59 64 alone protein_state A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 73 84 presence of protein_state A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 85 90 TOCA1 protein A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 91 94 HR1 structure_element A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 96 102 N-WASP protein A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 103 106 GBD structure_element A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 132 139 spectra evidence A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 147 158 presence of protein_state A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 159 165 N-WASP protein A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 177 188 presence of protein_state A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 194 200 N-WASP protein A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 205 210 TOCA1 protein A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 211 214 HR1 structure_element A comparison of the HSQC experiments recorded on 15N-Cdc42 alone, in the presence of TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, or both, shows that the spectra in the presence of N-WASP and in the presence of both N-WASP and TOCA1 HR1 are identical (Fig. 7C). RESULTS 13 16 15N chemical Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 17 22 TOCA1 protein Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 23 26 HR1 structure_element Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 48 59 presence of protein_state Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 60 69 unlabeled protein_state Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 70 88 Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP complex_assembly Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 147 156 unlabeled protein_state Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 157 163 N-WASP protein Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 164 167 GBD structure_element Furthermore, 15N-TOCA1 HR1 was monitored in the presence of unlabeled Cdc42Δ7Q61L·GMPPNP (1:1) before and after the addition of 0.25 and 1.0 eq of unlabeled N-WASP GBD. RESULTS 4 12 spectrum evidence The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 18 24 N-WASP protein The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 29 34 TOCA1 protein The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 79 83 free protein_state The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 84 87 HR1 structure_element The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 108 116 spectrum evidence The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 124 135 presence of protein_state The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 147 153 N-WASP protein The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 183 188 TOCA1 protein The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 189 192 HR1 structure_element The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 193 197 free protein_state The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 202 209 complex protein_state The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 210 217 spectra evidence The spectrum when N-WASP and TOCA1 were equimolar was identical to that of the free HR1 domain, whereas the spectrum in the presence of 0.25 eq of N-WASP was intermediate between the TOCA1 HR1 free and complex spectra (Fig. 7D). RESULTS 27 30 NMR experimental_method When in fast exchange, the NMR signal represents a population-weighted average between free and bound states, so the intermediate spectrum indicates that the population comprises a mixture of free and bound HR1 domain. RESULTS 87 91 free protein_state When in fast exchange, the NMR signal represents a population-weighted average between free and bound states, so the intermediate spectrum indicates that the population comprises a mixture of free and bound HR1 domain. RESULTS 96 101 bound protein_state When in fast exchange, the NMR signal represents a population-weighted average between free and bound states, so the intermediate spectrum indicates that the population comprises a mixture of free and bound HR1 domain. RESULTS 130 138 spectrum evidence When in fast exchange, the NMR signal represents a population-weighted average between free and bound states, so the intermediate spectrum indicates that the population comprises a mixture of free and bound HR1 domain. RESULTS 192 196 free protein_state When in fast exchange, the NMR signal represents a population-weighted average between free and bound states, so the intermediate spectrum indicates that the population comprises a mixture of free and bound HR1 domain. RESULTS 201 206 bound protein_state When in fast exchange, the NMR signal represents a population-weighted average between free and bound states, so the intermediate spectrum indicates that the population comprises a mixture of free and bound HR1 domain. RESULTS 207 210 HR1 structure_element When in fast exchange, the NMR signal represents a population-weighted average between free and bound states, so the intermediate spectrum indicates that the population comprises a mixture of free and bound HR1 domain. RESULTS 88 90 Kd evidence Again, the experiments were recorded on protein samples far in excess of the individual Kd values (600 μm each protein). RESULTS 29 32 HR1 structure_element These data indicate that the HR1 domain is displaced from Cdc42 by N-WASP and that a ternary complex comprising TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, and Cdc42 is not formed. RESULTS 58 63 Cdc42 protein These data indicate that the HR1 domain is displaced from Cdc42 by N-WASP and that a ternary complex comprising TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, and Cdc42 is not formed. RESULTS 67 73 N-WASP protein These data indicate that the HR1 domain is displaced from Cdc42 by N-WASP and that a ternary complex comprising TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, and Cdc42 is not formed. RESULTS 112 117 TOCA1 protein These data indicate that the HR1 domain is displaced from Cdc42 by N-WASP and that a ternary complex comprising TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, and Cdc42 is not formed. RESULTS 118 121 HR1 structure_element These data indicate that the HR1 domain is displaced from Cdc42 by N-WASP and that a ternary complex comprising TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, and Cdc42 is not formed. RESULTS 123 129 N-WASP protein These data indicate that the HR1 domain is displaced from Cdc42 by N-WASP and that a ternary complex comprising TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, and Cdc42 is not formed. RESULTS 130 133 GBD structure_element These data indicate that the HR1 domain is displaced from Cdc42 by N-WASP and that a ternary complex comprising TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, and Cdc42 is not formed. RESULTS 139 144 Cdc42 protein These data indicate that the HR1 domain is displaced from Cdc42 by N-WASP and that a ternary complex comprising TOCA1 HR1, N-WASP GBD, and Cdc42 is not formed. RESULTS 85 90 Cdc42 protein Taken together, the data in Fig. 7, C and D, indicate unidirectional competition for Cdc42 binding in which the N-WASP GBD displaces TOCA1 HR1 but not vice versa. RESULTS 112 118 N-WASP protein Taken together, the data in Fig. 7, C and D, indicate unidirectional competition for Cdc42 binding in which the N-WASP GBD displaces TOCA1 HR1 but not vice versa. RESULTS 119 122 GBD structure_element Taken together, the data in Fig. 7, C and D, indicate unidirectional competition for Cdc42 binding in which the N-WASP GBD displaces TOCA1 HR1 but not vice versa. RESULTS 133 138 TOCA1 protein Taken together, the data in Fig. 7, C and D, indicate unidirectional competition for Cdc42 binding in which the N-WASP GBD displaces TOCA1 HR1 but not vice versa. RESULTS 139 142 HR1 structure_element Taken together, the data in Fig. 7, C and D, indicate unidirectional competition for Cdc42 binding in which the N-WASP GBD displaces TOCA1 HR1 but not vice versa. RESULTS 78 83 TOCA1 protein To extend these studies to a more complex system and to assess the ability of TOCA1 HR1 to compete with full-length N-WASP, pyrene actin assays were employed. RESULTS 84 87 HR1 structure_element To extend these studies to a more complex system and to assess the ability of TOCA1 HR1 to compete with full-length N-WASP, pyrene actin assays were employed. RESULTS 104 115 full-length protein_state To extend these studies to a more complex system and to assess the ability of TOCA1 HR1 to compete with full-length N-WASP, pyrene actin assays were employed. RESULTS 116 122 N-WASP protein To extend these studies to a more complex system and to assess the ability of TOCA1 HR1 to compete with full-length N-WASP, pyrene actin assays were employed. RESULTS 124 143 pyrene actin assays experimental_method To extend these studies to a more complex system and to assess the ability of TOCA1 HR1 to compete with full-length N-WASP, pyrene actin assays were employed. RESULTS 68 80 pyrene actin chemical These assays, described in detail elsewhere, were carried out using pyrene actin-supplemented Xenopus extracts into which exogenous TOCA1 HR1 domain or N-WASP GBD was added, to assess their effects on actin polymerization. RESULTS 94 101 Xenopus taxonomy_domain These assays, described in detail elsewhere, were carried out using pyrene actin-supplemented Xenopus extracts into which exogenous TOCA1 HR1 domain or N-WASP GBD was added, to assess their effects on actin polymerization. RESULTS 132 137 TOCA1 protein These assays, described in detail elsewhere, were carried out using pyrene actin-supplemented Xenopus extracts into which exogenous TOCA1 HR1 domain or N-WASP GBD was added, to assess their effects on actin polymerization. RESULTS 138 141 HR1 structure_element These assays, described in detail elsewhere, were carried out using pyrene actin-supplemented Xenopus extracts into which exogenous TOCA1 HR1 domain or N-WASP GBD was added, to assess their effects on actin polymerization. RESULTS 152 158 N-WASP protein These assays, described in detail elsewhere, were carried out using pyrene actin-supplemented Xenopus extracts into which exogenous TOCA1 HR1 domain or N-WASP GBD was added, to assess their effects on actin polymerization. RESULTS 159 162 GBD structure_element These assays, described in detail elsewhere, were carried out using pyrene actin-supplemented Xenopus extracts into which exogenous TOCA1 HR1 domain or N-WASP GBD was added, to assess their effects on actin polymerization. RESULTS 201 206 actin protein_type These assays, described in detail elsewhere, were carried out using pyrene actin-supplemented Xenopus extracts into which exogenous TOCA1 HR1 domain or N-WASP GBD was added, to assess their effects on actin polymerization. RESULTS 0 5 Actin protein_type Actin polymerization in all cases was initiated by the addition of PI(4,5)P2-containing liposomes. RESULTS 67 76 PI(4,5)P2 chemical Actin polymerization in all cases was initiated by the addition of PI(4,5)P2-containing liposomes. RESULTS 0 5 Actin protein_type Actin polymerization triggered by the addition of PI(4,5)P2-containing liposomes has previously been shown to depend on TOCA1 and N-WASP. RESULTS 50 59 PI(4,5)P2 chemical Actin polymerization triggered by the addition of PI(4,5)P2-containing liposomes has previously been shown to depend on TOCA1 and N-WASP. RESULTS 120 125 TOCA1 protein Actin polymerization triggered by the addition of PI(4,5)P2-containing liposomes has previously been shown to depend on TOCA1 and N-WASP. RESULTS 130 136 N-WASP protein Actin polymerization triggered by the addition of PI(4,5)P2-containing liposomes has previously been shown to depend on TOCA1 and N-WASP. RESULTS 11 17 N-WASP protein Endogenous N-WASP is present at ∼100 nm in Xenopus extracts, whereas TOCA1 is present at a 10-fold lower concentration than N-WASP. RESULTS 43 50 Xenopus taxonomy_domain Endogenous N-WASP is present at ∼100 nm in Xenopus extracts, whereas TOCA1 is present at a 10-fold lower concentration than N-WASP. RESULTS 69 74 TOCA1 protein Endogenous N-WASP is present at ∼100 nm in Xenopus extracts, whereas TOCA1 is present at a 10-fold lower concentration than N-WASP. RESULTS 124 130 N-WASP protein Endogenous N-WASP is present at ∼100 nm in Xenopus extracts, whereas TOCA1 is present at a 10-fold lower concentration than N-WASP. RESULTS 4 12 addition experimental_method The addition of the isolated N-WASP GBD significantly inhibited the polymerization of actin at concentrations as low as 100 nm and completely abolished polymerization at higher concentrations (Fig. 8). RESULTS 29 35 N-WASP protein The addition of the isolated N-WASP GBD significantly inhibited the polymerization of actin at concentrations as low as 100 nm and completely abolished polymerization at higher concentrations (Fig. 8). RESULTS 36 39 GBD structure_element The addition of the isolated N-WASP GBD significantly inhibited the polymerization of actin at concentrations as low as 100 nm and completely abolished polymerization at higher concentrations (Fig. 8). RESULTS 86 91 actin protein_type The addition of the isolated N-WASP GBD significantly inhibited the polymerization of actin at concentrations as low as 100 nm and completely abolished polymerization at higher concentrations (Fig. 8). RESULTS 4 7 GBD structure_element The GBD presumably acts as a dominant negative, sequestering endogenous Cdc42 and preventing endogenous full-length N-WASP from binding and becoming activated. RESULTS 72 77 Cdc42 protein The GBD presumably acts as a dominant negative, sequestering endogenous Cdc42 and preventing endogenous full-length N-WASP from binding and becoming activated. RESULTS 93 103 endogenous protein_state The GBD presumably acts as a dominant negative, sequestering endogenous Cdc42 and preventing endogenous full-length N-WASP from binding and becoming activated. RESULTS 104 115 full-length protein_state The GBD presumably acts as a dominant negative, sequestering endogenous Cdc42 and preventing endogenous full-length N-WASP from binding and becoming activated. RESULTS 116 122 N-WASP protein The GBD presumably acts as a dominant negative, sequestering endogenous Cdc42 and preventing endogenous full-length N-WASP from binding and becoming activated. RESULTS 4 12 addition experimental_method The addition of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to 100 μm had no significant effect on the rate of actin polymerization or maximum fluorescence. RESULTS 20 25 TOCA1 protein The addition of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to 100 μm had no significant effect on the rate of actin polymerization or maximum fluorescence. RESULTS 26 29 HR1 structure_element The addition of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to 100 μm had no significant effect on the rate of actin polymerization or maximum fluorescence. RESULTS 88 93 actin protein_type The addition of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to 100 μm had no significant effect on the rate of actin polymerization or maximum fluorescence. RESULTS 112 132 maximum fluorescence evidence The addition of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to 100 μm had no significant effect on the rate of actin polymerization or maximum fluorescence. RESULTS 24 34 endogenous protein_state This is consistent with endogenous N-WASP, activated by other components of the assay, outcompeting the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 binding. RESULTS 35 41 N-WASP protein This is consistent with endogenous N-WASP, activated by other components of the assay, outcompeting the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 binding. RESULTS 104 109 TOCA1 protein This is consistent with endogenous N-WASP, activated by other components of the assay, outcompeting the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 binding. RESULTS 110 113 HR1 structure_element This is consistent with endogenous N-WASP, activated by other components of the assay, outcompeting the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 binding. RESULTS 125 130 Cdc42 protein This is consistent with endogenous N-WASP, activated by other components of the assay, outcompeting the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 binding. RESULTS 35 53 Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex_assembly Actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 is inhibited by excess N-WASP GBD but not by the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 57 66 inhibited protein_state Actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 is inhibited by excess N-WASP GBD but not by the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 77 83 N-WASP protein Actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 is inhibited by excess N-WASP GBD but not by the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 84 87 GBD structure_element Actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 is inhibited by excess N-WASP GBD but not by the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 103 108 TOCA1 protein Actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 is inhibited by excess N-WASP GBD but not by the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 109 112 HR1 structure_element Actin polymerization downstream of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 is inhibited by excess N-WASP GBD but not by the TOCA1 HR1 domain. FIG 0 19 Fluorescence curves evidence Fluorescence curves show actin polymerization in the presence of increasing concentrations of N-WASP GBD or TOCA1 HR1 domain as indicated. FIG 53 64 presence of protein_state Fluorescence curves show actin polymerization in the presence of increasing concentrations of N-WASP GBD or TOCA1 HR1 domain as indicated. FIG 65 90 increasing concentrations experimental_method Fluorescence curves show actin polymerization in the presence of increasing concentrations of N-WASP GBD or TOCA1 HR1 domain as indicated. FIG 94 100 N-WASP protein Fluorescence curves show actin polymerization in the presence of increasing concentrations of N-WASP GBD or TOCA1 HR1 domain as indicated. FIG 101 104 GBD structure_element Fluorescence curves show actin polymerization in the presence of increasing concentrations of N-WASP GBD or TOCA1 HR1 domain as indicated. FIG 108 113 TOCA1 protein Fluorescence curves show actin polymerization in the presence of increasing concentrations of N-WASP GBD or TOCA1 HR1 domain as indicated. FIG 114 117 HR1 structure_element Fluorescence curves show actin polymerization in the presence of increasing concentrations of N-WASP GBD or TOCA1 HR1 domain as indicated. FIG 4 9 Cdc42 protein The Cdc42-TOCA1 Interaction DISCUSS 10 15 TOCA1 protein The Cdc42-TOCA1 Interaction DISCUSS 4 9 TOCA1 protein The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 10 13 HR1 structure_element The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 21 26 alone protein_state The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 45 50 Cdc42 protein The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 77 85 affinity evidence The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 93 98 TOCA1 protein The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 99 102 HR1 structure_element The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 114 119 Cdc42 protein The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 139 141 Kd evidence The TOCA1 HR1 domain alone is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro, yet the affinity of the TOCA1 HR1 domain for Cdc42 is remarkably low (Kd ≈ 5 μm). DISCUSS 46 52 N-WASP protein This is over 100 times lower than that of the N-WASP GBD (Kd = 37 nm) and considerably lower than other known G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 53 56 GBD structure_element This is over 100 times lower than that of the N-WASP GBD (Kd = 37 nm) and considerably lower than other known G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 58 60 Kd evidence This is over 100 times lower than that of the N-WASP GBD (Kd = 37 nm) and considerably lower than other known G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 110 119 G protein protein_type This is over 100 times lower than that of the N-WASP GBD (Kd = 37 nm) and considerably lower than other known G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 120 123 HR1 structure_element This is over 100 times lower than that of the N-WASP GBD (Kd = 37 nm) and considerably lower than other known G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 31 48 C-terminal region structure_element The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 52 57 Cdc42 protein The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 104 109 TOCA1 protein The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 159 163 Rac1 protein The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 172 176 HR1b structure_element The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 187 191 PRK1 protein The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 216 220 PRK1 protein The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 221 225 HR1a structure_element The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 226 230 RhoA protein The polybasic tract within the C-terminal region of Cdc42 does not appear to be required for binding to TOCA1, which is in contrast to the interaction between Rac1 and the HR1b domain of PRK1 but more similar to the PRK1 HR1a-RhoA interaction. DISCUSS 9 26 binding interface site A single binding interface on both the HR1 domain and Cdc42 can be concluded from the data presented here. DISCUSS 39 42 HR1 structure_element A single binding interface on both the HR1 domain and Cdc42 can be concluded from the data presented here. DISCUSS 54 59 Cdc42 protein A single binding interface on both the HR1 domain and Cdc42 can be concluded from the data presented here. DISCUSS 17 27 interfaces site Furthermore, the interfaces are comparable with those of other G protein-HR1 interactions (Fig. 4), and the lowest energy model produced in rigid body docking resembles previously studied G protein·HR1 complexes (Fig. 6). DISCUSS 63 72 G protein protein_type Furthermore, the interfaces are comparable with those of other G protein-HR1 interactions (Fig. 4), and the lowest energy model produced in rigid body docking resembles previously studied G protein·HR1 complexes (Fig. 6). DISCUSS 73 76 HR1 structure_element Furthermore, the interfaces are comparable with those of other G protein-HR1 interactions (Fig. 4), and the lowest energy model produced in rigid body docking resembles previously studied G protein·HR1 complexes (Fig. 6). DISCUSS 122 127 model evidence Furthermore, the interfaces are comparable with those of other G protein-HR1 interactions (Fig. 4), and the lowest energy model produced in rigid body docking resembles previously studied G protein·HR1 complexes (Fig. 6). DISCUSS 140 158 rigid body docking experimental_method Furthermore, the interfaces are comparable with those of other G protein-HR1 interactions (Fig. 4), and the lowest energy model produced in rigid body docking resembles previously studied G protein·HR1 complexes (Fig. 6). DISCUSS 188 201 G protein·HR1 complex_assembly Furthermore, the interfaces are comparable with those of other G protein-HR1 interactions (Fig. 4), and the lowest energy model produced in rigid body docking resembles previously studied G protein·HR1 complexes (Fig. 6). DISCUSS 124 127 HR1 structure_element It seems, therefore, that the interaction, despite its relatively low affinity, is specific and sterically similar to other HR1 domain-G protein interactions. DISCUSS 135 144 G protein protein_type It seems, therefore, that the interaction, despite its relatively low affinity, is specific and sterically similar to other HR1 domain-G protein interactions. DISCUSS 4 9 TOCA1 protein The TOCA1 HR1 domain is a left-handed coiled-coil comparable with other known HR1 domains. DISCUSS 10 13 HR1 structure_element The TOCA1 HR1 domain is a left-handed coiled-coil comparable with other known HR1 domains. DISCUSS 38 49 coiled-coil structure_element The TOCA1 HR1 domain is a left-handed coiled-coil comparable with other known HR1 domains. DISCUSS 78 81 HR1 structure_element The TOCA1 HR1 domain is a left-handed coiled-coil comparable with other known HR1 domains. DISCUSS 33 44 coiled-coil structure_element A short region N-terminal to the coiled-coil exhibits a series of turns and contacts residues of both helices of the coiled-coil (Fig. 3). DISCUSS 117 128 coiled-coil structure_element A short region N-terminal to the coiled-coil exhibits a series of turns and contacts residues of both helices of the coiled-coil (Fig. 3). DISCUSS 30 34 CIP4 protein The corresponding sequence in CIP4 also includes a series of turns but is flexible, whereas in the HR1a domain of PRK1, the equivalent region adopts an α-helical structure that packs against the coiled-coil. DISCUSS 99 103 HR1a structure_element The corresponding sequence in CIP4 also includes a series of turns but is flexible, whereas in the HR1a domain of PRK1, the equivalent region adopts an α-helical structure that packs against the coiled-coil. DISCUSS 114 118 PRK1 protein The corresponding sequence in CIP4 also includes a series of turns but is flexible, whereas in the HR1a domain of PRK1, the equivalent region adopts an α-helical structure that packs against the coiled-coil. DISCUSS 152 171 α-helical structure structure_element The corresponding sequence in CIP4 also includes a series of turns but is flexible, whereas in the HR1a domain of PRK1, the equivalent region adopts an α-helical structure that packs against the coiled-coil. DISCUSS 195 206 coiled-coil structure_element The corresponding sequence in CIP4 also includes a series of turns but is flexible, whereas in the HR1a domain of PRK1, the equivalent region adopts an α-helical structure that packs against the coiled-coil. DISCUSS 51 62 coiled-coil structure_element The contacts between the N-terminal region and the coiled-coil are predominantly hydrophobic in both cases, but sequence-specific contacts do not appear to be conserved. DISCUSS 32 59 G protein-binding interface site This region is distant from the G protein-binding interface of the HR1 domains, so the structural differences may relate to the structure and regulation of these domains rather than their G protein interactions. DISCUSS 67 70 HR1 structure_element This region is distant from the G protein-binding interface of the HR1 domains, so the structural differences may relate to the structure and regulation of these domains rather than their G protein interactions. DISCUSS 188 197 G protein protein_type This region is distant from the G protein-binding interface of the HR1 domains, so the structural differences may relate to the structure and regulation of these domains rather than their G protein interactions. DISCUSS 4 22 interhelical loops structure_element The interhelical loops of TOCA1 and CIP4 differ from the same region in the HR1 domains of PRK1 in that they are longer and contain two short stretches of 310-helix. DISCUSS 26 31 TOCA1 protein The interhelical loops of TOCA1 and CIP4 differ from the same region in the HR1 domains of PRK1 in that they are longer and contain two short stretches of 310-helix. DISCUSS 36 40 CIP4 protein The interhelical loops of TOCA1 and CIP4 differ from the same region in the HR1 domains of PRK1 in that they are longer and contain two short stretches of 310-helix. DISCUSS 76 79 HR1 structure_element The interhelical loops of TOCA1 and CIP4 differ from the same region in the HR1 domains of PRK1 in that they are longer and contain two short stretches of 310-helix. DISCUSS 91 95 PRK1 protein The interhelical loops of TOCA1 and CIP4 differ from the same region in the HR1 domains of PRK1 in that they are longer and contain two short stretches of 310-helix. DISCUSS 155 164 310-helix structure_element The interhelical loops of TOCA1 and CIP4 differ from the same region in the HR1 domains of PRK1 in that they are longer and contain two short stretches of 310-helix. DISCUSS 28 53 G protein-binding surface site This region lies within the G protein-binding surface of all of the HR1 domains (Fig. 4D). DISCUSS 68 71 HR1 structure_element This region lies within the G protein-binding surface of all of the HR1 domains (Fig. 4D). DISCUSS 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 10 14 CIP4 protein TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 35 40 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 54 58 HR1a structure_element TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 69 73 PRK1 protein TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 91 95 RhoA protein TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 100 104 Rac1 protein TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 114 118 HR1b structure_element TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 135 139 Rac1 protein TOCA1 and CIP4 both bind weakly to Cdc42, whereas the HR1a domain of PRK1 binds tightly to RhoA and Rac1, and the HR1b domain binds to Rac1. DISCUSS 34 39 TOCA1 protein The structural features shared by TOCA1 and CIP4 may therefore be related to Cdc42 binding specificity and the low affinities. DISCUSS 44 48 CIP4 protein The structural features shared by TOCA1 and CIP4 may therefore be related to Cdc42 binding specificity and the low affinities. DISCUSS 77 82 Cdc42 protein The structural features shared by TOCA1 and CIP4 may therefore be related to Cdc42 binding specificity and the low affinities. DISCUSS 3 7 free protein_state In free TOCA1, the side chains of the interhelical region make extensive contacts with residues in helix 1. DISCUSS 8 13 TOCA1 protein In free TOCA1, the side chains of the interhelical region make extensive contacts with residues in helix 1. DISCUSS 38 57 interhelical region structure_element In free TOCA1, the side chains of the interhelical region make extensive contacts with residues in helix 1. DISCUSS 99 106 helix 1 structure_element In free TOCA1, the side chains of the interhelical region make extensive contacts with residues in helix 1. DISCUSS 57 68 presence of protein_state Many of these residues are significantly affected in the presence of Cdc42, so it is likely that the conformation of this loop is altered in the Cdc42 complex. DISCUSS 69 74 Cdc42 protein Many of these residues are significantly affected in the presence of Cdc42, so it is likely that the conformation of this loop is altered in the Cdc42 complex. DISCUSS 122 126 loop structure_element Many of these residues are significantly affected in the presence of Cdc42, so it is likely that the conformation of this loop is altered in the Cdc42 complex. DISCUSS 145 150 Cdc42 protein Many of these residues are significantly affected in the presence of Cdc42, so it is likely that the conformation of this loop is altered in the Cdc42 complex. DISCUSS 67 75 mutation experimental_method These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 79 85 Met383 residue_name_number These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 86 92 Gly384 residue_name_number These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 93 99 Asp385 residue_name_number These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 103 109 Ile383 residue_name_number These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 110 116 Ser384 residue_name_number These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 117 123 Thr385 residue_name_number These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 134 139 TOCA1 protein These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 151 156 Cdc42 protein These observations therefore provide a molecular mechanism whereby mutation of Met383-Gly384-Asp385 to Ile383-Ser384-Thr385 abolishes TOCA1 binding to Cdc42. DISCUSS 18 23 model evidence The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 36 43 HADDOCK experimental_method The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 92 101 titration evidence The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 121 124 NMR experimental_method The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 125 135 structures evidence The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 139 143 RhoA protein The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 148 152 Rac1 protein The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 153 168 in complex with protein_state The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 175 178 HR1 structure_element The lowest energy model produced by HADDOCK using ambiguous interaction restraints from the titration data resembled the NMR structures of RhoA and Rac1 in complex with their HR1 domain partners. DISCUSS 13 19 Phe-56 residue_name_number For example, Phe-56Cdc42, which is not visible in free Cdc42 or Cdc42·HR1TOCA1, is close to the TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 6A). DISCUSS 19 24 Cdc42 protein For example, Phe-56Cdc42, which is not visible in free Cdc42 or Cdc42·HR1TOCA1, is close to the TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 6A). DISCUSS 50 54 free protein_state For example, Phe-56Cdc42, which is not visible in free Cdc42 or Cdc42·HR1TOCA1, is close to the TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 6A). DISCUSS 55 60 Cdc42 protein For example, Phe-56Cdc42, which is not visible in free Cdc42 or Cdc42·HR1TOCA1, is close to the TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 6A). DISCUSS 64 78 Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex_assembly For example, Phe-56Cdc42, which is not visible in free Cdc42 or Cdc42·HR1TOCA1, is close to the TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 6A). DISCUSS 96 101 TOCA1 protein For example, Phe-56Cdc42, which is not visible in free Cdc42 or Cdc42·HR1TOCA1, is close to the TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 6A). DISCUSS 102 105 HR1 structure_element For example, Phe-56Cdc42, which is not visible in free Cdc42 or Cdc42·HR1TOCA1, is close to the TOCA1 HR1 (Fig. 6A). DISCUSS 0 6 Phe-56 residue_name_number Phe-56Cdc42, which is a Trp in both Rac1 and RhoA (Fig. 6C), is thought to pack behind switch I when Cdc42 interacts with ACK, maintaining the switch in a binding-competent orientation. DISCUSS 6 11 Cdc42 protein Phe-56Cdc42, which is a Trp in both Rac1 and RhoA (Fig. 6C), is thought to pack behind switch I when Cdc42 interacts with ACK, maintaining the switch in a binding-competent orientation. DISCUSS 24 27 Trp residue_name Phe-56Cdc42, which is a Trp in both Rac1 and RhoA (Fig. 6C), is thought to pack behind switch I when Cdc42 interacts with ACK, maintaining the switch in a binding-competent orientation. DISCUSS 36 40 Rac1 protein Phe-56Cdc42, which is a Trp in both Rac1 and RhoA (Fig. 6C), is thought to pack behind switch I when Cdc42 interacts with ACK, maintaining the switch in a binding-competent orientation. DISCUSS 45 49 RhoA protein Phe-56Cdc42, which is a Trp in both Rac1 and RhoA (Fig. 6C), is thought to pack behind switch I when Cdc42 interacts with ACK, maintaining the switch in a binding-competent orientation. DISCUSS 87 95 switch I site Phe-56Cdc42, which is a Trp in both Rac1 and RhoA (Fig. 6C), is thought to pack behind switch I when Cdc42 interacts with ACK, maintaining the switch in a binding-competent orientation. DISCUSS 101 106 Cdc42 protein Phe-56Cdc42, which is a Trp in both Rac1 and RhoA (Fig. 6C), is thought to pack behind switch I when Cdc42 interacts with ACK, maintaining the switch in a binding-competent orientation. DISCUSS 122 125 ACK protein Phe-56Cdc42, which is a Trp in both Rac1 and RhoA (Fig. 6C), is thought to pack behind switch I when Cdc42 interacts with ACK, maintaining the switch in a binding-competent orientation. DISCUSS 55 60 Cdc42 protein This residue has also been identified as important for Cdc42-WASP binding. DISCUSS 61 65 WASP protein This residue has also been identified as important for Cdc42-WASP binding. DISCUSS 0 6 Phe-56 residue_name_number Phe-56Cdc42 is therefore likely to be involved in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction, probably by stabilizing the position of switch I. DISCUSS 6 11 Cdc42 protein Phe-56Cdc42 is therefore likely to be involved in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction, probably by stabilizing the position of switch I. DISCUSS 54 59 Cdc42 protein Phe-56Cdc42 is therefore likely to be involved in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction, probably by stabilizing the position of switch I. DISCUSS 60 65 TOCA1 protein Phe-56Cdc42 is therefore likely to be involved in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction, probably by stabilizing the position of switch I. DISCUSS 119 127 switch I site Phe-56Cdc42 is therefore likely to be involved in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction, probably by stabilizing the position of switch I. DISCUSS 39 53 Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex_assembly Some residues that are affected in the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex but do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) may contact HR1TOCA1 directly (Fig. 6D). DISCUSS 107 111 RhoA protein Some residues that are affected in the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex but do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) may contact HR1TOCA1 directly (Fig. 6D). DISCUSS 115 119 Rac1 protein Some residues that are affected in the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex but do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) may contact HR1TOCA1 directly (Fig. 6D). DISCUSS 142 145 HR1 structure_element Some residues that are affected in the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex but do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) may contact HR1TOCA1 directly (Fig. 6D). DISCUSS 145 150 TOCA1 protein Some residues that are affected in the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex but do not correspond to contact residues of RhoA or Rac1 (Fig. 6C) may contact HR1TOCA1 directly (Fig. 6D). DISCUSS 0 5 Gln-2 residue_name_number Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 5 10 Cdc42 protein Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 71 80 Cdc42·ACK complex_assembly Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 99 106 Val-376 residue_name_number Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 106 111 TOCA1 protein Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 116 123 Asn-380 residue_name_number Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 123 128 TOCA1 protein Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 180 197 interhelical loop structure_element Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 206 217 first helix structure_element Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 225 230 TOCA1 protein Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 231 242 coiled-coil structure_element Gln-2Cdc42, which has also been identified as a contact residue in the Cdc42·ACK complex, contacts Val-376TOCA1 and Asn-380TOCA1 in the model and disrupts the contacts between the interhelical loop and the first helix of the TOCA1 coiled-coil. DISCUSS 0 6 Thr-52 residue_name_number Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 6 11 Cdc42 protein Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 74 77 ACK protein Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 109 112 HR1 structure_element Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 112 117 TOCA1 protein Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 118 125 helix 1 structure_element Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 140 147 Lys-372 residue_name_number Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 147 152 TOCA1 protein Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 189 193 Rac1 protein Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 197 203 Asn-52 residue_name_number Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 203 207 Rac1 protein Thr-52Cdc42, which has also been identified as making minor contacts with ACK, falls near the side chains of HR1TOCA1 helix 1, particularly Lys-372TOCA1, whereas the equivalent position in Rac1 is Asn-52Rac1. DISCUSS 0 4 N52T mutant N52T is one of a combination of seven residues found to confer ACK binding on Rac1 and so may represent a specific Cdc42-effector contact residue. DISCUSS 63 66 ACK protein N52T is one of a combination of seven residues found to confer ACK binding on Rac1 and so may represent a specific Cdc42-effector contact residue. DISCUSS 78 82 Rac1 protein N52T is one of a combination of seven residues found to confer ACK binding on Rac1 and so may represent a specific Cdc42-effector contact residue. DISCUSS 115 120 Cdc42 protein N52T is one of a combination of seven residues found to confer ACK binding on Rac1 and so may represent a specific Cdc42-effector contact residue. DISCUSS 27 34 Lys-372 residue_name_number The position equivalent to Lys-372TOCA1 in PRK1 is Glu-58HR1a or Gln-151HR1b. DISCUSS 34 39 TOCA1 protein The position equivalent to Lys-372TOCA1 in PRK1 is Glu-58HR1a or Gln-151HR1b. DISCUSS 43 47 PRK1 protein The position equivalent to Lys-372TOCA1 in PRK1 is Glu-58HR1a or Gln-151HR1b. DISCUSS 51 57 Glu-58 residue_name_number The position equivalent to Lys-372TOCA1 in PRK1 is Glu-58HR1a or Gln-151HR1b. DISCUSS 57 61 HR1a structure_element The position equivalent to Lys-372TOCA1 in PRK1 is Glu-58HR1a or Gln-151HR1b. DISCUSS 65 72 Gln-151 residue_name_number The position equivalent to Lys-372TOCA1 in PRK1 is Glu-58HR1a or Gln-151HR1b. DISCUSS 72 76 HR1b structure_element The position equivalent to Lys-372TOCA1 in PRK1 is Glu-58HR1a or Gln-151HR1b. DISCUSS 0 6 Thr-52 residue_name_number Thr-52Cdc42-Lys-372TOCA1 may therefore represent a specific Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 contact. DISCUSS 6 11 Cdc42 protein Thr-52Cdc42-Lys-372TOCA1 may therefore represent a specific Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 contact. DISCUSS 12 19 Lys-372 residue_name_number Thr-52Cdc42-Lys-372TOCA1 may therefore represent a specific Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 contact. DISCUSS 19 24 TOCA1 protein Thr-52Cdc42-Lys-372TOCA1 may therefore represent a specific Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 contact. DISCUSS 60 65 Cdc42 protein Thr-52Cdc42-Lys-372TOCA1 may therefore represent a specific Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 contact. DISCUSS 66 69 HR1 structure_element Thr-52Cdc42-Lys-372TOCA1 may therefore represent a specific Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 contact. DISCUSS 69 74 TOCA1 protein Thr-52Cdc42-Lys-372TOCA1 may therefore represent a specific Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 contact. DISCUSS 0 6 Arg-68 residue_name_number Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 6 11 Cdc42 protein Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 15 24 switch II site Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 48 55 Glu-395 residue_name_number Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 55 60 TOCA1 protein Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 122 131 switch II site Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 135 140 Cdc42 protein Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 145 152 helix 2 structure_element Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 160 163 HR1 structure_element Arg-68Cdc42 of switch II is positioned close to Glu-395TOCA1 (Fig. 6D), suggesting a direct electrostatic contact between switch II of Cdc42 and helix 2 of the HR1 domain. DISCUSS 15 18 Arg residue_name The equivalent Arg in Rac1 and RhoA is pointing away from the HR1 domains of PRK1. DISCUSS 22 26 Rac1 protein The equivalent Arg in Rac1 and RhoA is pointing away from the HR1 domains of PRK1. DISCUSS 31 35 RhoA protein The equivalent Arg in Rac1 and RhoA is pointing away from the HR1 domains of PRK1. DISCUSS 62 65 HR1 structure_element The equivalent Arg in Rac1 and RhoA is pointing away from the HR1 domains of PRK1. DISCUSS 77 81 PRK1 protein The equivalent Arg in Rac1 and RhoA is pointing away from the HR1 domains of PRK1. DISCUSS 38 43 Cdc42 protein The importance of this residue in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains unclear, although its mutation reduces binding to RhoGAP, suggesting that it can be involved in Cdc42 interactions. DISCUSS 44 49 TOCA1 protein The importance of this residue in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains unclear, although its mutation reduces binding to RhoGAP, suggesting that it can be involved in Cdc42 interactions. DISCUSS 92 100 mutation experimental_method The importance of this residue in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains unclear, although its mutation reduces binding to RhoGAP, suggesting that it can be involved in Cdc42 interactions. DISCUSS 120 126 RhoGAP protein The importance of this residue in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains unclear, although its mutation reduces binding to RhoGAP, suggesting that it can be involved in Cdc42 interactions. DISCUSS 166 171 Cdc42 protein The importance of this residue in the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains unclear, although its mutation reduces binding to RhoGAP, suggesting that it can be involved in Cdc42 interactions. DISCUSS 4 22 solution structure evidence The solution structure of the TOCA1 HR1 domain presented here, along with the model of the HR1TOCA1·Cdc42 complex is consistent with a conserved mode of binding across the known HR1 domain-Rho family interactions, despite their differing affinities. DISCUSS 30 35 TOCA1 protein The solution structure of the TOCA1 HR1 domain presented here, along with the model of the HR1TOCA1·Cdc42 complex is consistent with a conserved mode of binding across the known HR1 domain-Rho family interactions, despite their differing affinities. DISCUSS 36 39 HR1 structure_element The solution structure of the TOCA1 HR1 domain presented here, along with the model of the HR1TOCA1·Cdc42 complex is consistent with a conserved mode of binding across the known HR1 domain-Rho family interactions, despite their differing affinities. DISCUSS 91 105 HR1TOCA1·Cdc42 complex_assembly The solution structure of the TOCA1 HR1 domain presented here, along with the model of the HR1TOCA1·Cdc42 complex is consistent with a conserved mode of binding across the known HR1 domain-Rho family interactions, despite their differing affinities. DISCUSS 178 181 HR1 structure_element The solution structure of the TOCA1 HR1 domain presented here, along with the model of the HR1TOCA1·Cdc42 complex is consistent with a conserved mode of binding across the known HR1 domain-Rho family interactions, despite their differing affinities. DISCUSS 36 72 structural and thermodynamic studies experimental_method The weak binding prevented detailed structural and thermodynamic studies of the complex. DISCUSS 13 31 structural studies experimental_method Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 39 44 TOCA1 protein Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 45 48 HR1 structure_element Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 71 93 chemical shift mapping experimental_method Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 161 166 Cdc42 protein Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 167 170 HR1 structure_element Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 170 175 TOCA1 protein Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 180 184 RhoA protein Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 185 189 Rac1 protein Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 190 193 HR1 structure_element Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 193 197 PRK1 protein Nonetheless, structural studies of the TOCA1 HR1 domain, combined with chemical shift mapping, have highlighted some potentially interesting differences between Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 and RhoA/Rac1-HR1PRK1 binding. DISCUSS 63 66 HR1 structure_element We have previously postulated that the inherent flexibility of HR1 domains contributes to their ability to bind to different Rho family G proteins, with Rho-binding HR1 domains displaying increased flexibility, reflected in their lower melting temperatures (Tm) and Rac binders being more rigid. DISCUSS 125 146 Rho family G proteins protein_type We have previously postulated that the inherent flexibility of HR1 domains contributes to their ability to bind to different Rho family G proteins, with Rho-binding HR1 domains displaying increased flexibility, reflected in their lower melting temperatures (Tm) and Rac binders being more rigid. DISCUSS 165 168 HR1 structure_element We have previously postulated that the inherent flexibility of HR1 domains contributes to their ability to bind to different Rho family G proteins, with Rho-binding HR1 domains displaying increased flexibility, reflected in their lower melting temperatures (Tm) and Rac binders being more rigid. DISCUSS 236 256 melting temperatures evidence We have previously postulated that the inherent flexibility of HR1 domains contributes to their ability to bind to different Rho family G proteins, with Rho-binding HR1 domains displaying increased flexibility, reflected in their lower melting temperatures (Tm) and Rac binders being more rigid. DISCUSS 258 260 Tm evidence We have previously postulated that the inherent flexibility of HR1 domains contributes to their ability to bind to different Rho family G proteins, with Rho-binding HR1 domains displaying increased flexibility, reflected in their lower melting temperatures (Tm) and Rac binders being more rigid. DISCUSS 266 269 Rac protein_type We have previously postulated that the inherent flexibility of HR1 domains contributes to their ability to bind to different Rho family G proteins, with Rho-binding HR1 domains displaying increased flexibility, reflected in their lower melting temperatures (Tm) and Rac binders being more rigid. DISCUSS 4 6 Tm evidence The Tm of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is 61.9 °C (data not shown), which is the highest Tm that we have measured for an HR1 domain thus far. DISCUSS 14 19 TOCA1 protein The Tm of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is 61.9 °C (data not shown), which is the highest Tm that we have measured for an HR1 domain thus far. DISCUSS 20 23 HR1 structure_element The Tm of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is 61.9 °C (data not shown), which is the highest Tm that we have measured for an HR1 domain thus far. DISCUSS 81 83 Tm evidence The Tm of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is 61.9 °C (data not shown), which is the highest Tm that we have measured for an HR1 domain thus far. DISCUSS 113 116 HR1 structure_element The Tm of the TOCA1 HR1 domain is 61.9 °C (data not shown), which is the highest Tm that we have measured for an HR1 domain thus far. DISCUSS 28 33 TOCA1 protein As such, the ability of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to bind to Cdc42 (a close relative of Rac1 rather than RhoA) fits this trend. DISCUSS 34 37 HR1 structure_element As such, the ability of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to bind to Cdc42 (a close relative of Rac1 rather than RhoA) fits this trend. DISCUSS 56 61 Cdc42 protein As such, the ability of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to bind to Cdc42 (a close relative of Rac1 rather than RhoA) fits this trend. DISCUSS 83 87 Rac1 protein As such, the ability of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to bind to Cdc42 (a close relative of Rac1 rather than RhoA) fits this trend. DISCUSS 100 104 RhoA protein As such, the ability of the TOCA1 HR1 domain to bind to Cdc42 (a close relative of Rac1 rather than RhoA) fits this trend. DISCUSS 61 86 G protein-binding regions site An investigation into the local motions, particularly in the G protein-binding regions, may offer further insight into the differential specificities and affinities of G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 168 177 G protein protein_type An investigation into the local motions, particularly in the G protein-binding regions, may offer further insight into the differential specificities and affinities of G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 178 181 HR1 structure_element An investigation into the local motions, particularly in the G protein-binding regions, may offer further insight into the differential specificities and affinities of G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 24 29 Cdc42 protein The low affinity of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction is consistent with a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway, requiring combinatorial signals leading to a series of coincident weak interactions that elicit full activation. DISCUSS 30 33 HR1 structure_element The low affinity of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction is consistent with a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway, requiring combinatorial signals leading to a series of coincident weak interactions that elicit full activation. DISCUSS 33 38 TOCA1 protein The low affinity of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction is consistent with a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway, requiring combinatorial signals leading to a series of coincident weak interactions that elicit full activation. DISCUSS 4 7 HR1 structure_element The HR1 domains from other TOCA family members, CIP4 and FBP17, also bind at low micromolar affinities to Cdc42, so the low affinity interaction appears to be commonplace among this family of HR1 domain proteins, in contrast to the PRK family. DISCUSS 27 46 TOCA family members protein_type The HR1 domains from other TOCA family members, CIP4 and FBP17, also bind at low micromolar affinities to Cdc42, so the low affinity interaction appears to be commonplace among this family of HR1 domain proteins, in contrast to the PRK family. DISCUSS 48 52 CIP4 protein The HR1 domains from other TOCA family members, CIP4 and FBP17, also bind at low micromolar affinities to Cdc42, so the low affinity interaction appears to be commonplace among this family of HR1 domain proteins, in contrast to the PRK family. DISCUSS 57 62 FBP17 protein The HR1 domains from other TOCA family members, CIP4 and FBP17, also bind at low micromolar affinities to Cdc42, so the low affinity interaction appears to be commonplace among this family of HR1 domain proteins, in contrast to the PRK family. DISCUSS 106 111 Cdc42 protein The HR1 domains from other TOCA family members, CIP4 and FBP17, also bind at low micromolar affinities to Cdc42, so the low affinity interaction appears to be commonplace among this family of HR1 domain proteins, in contrast to the PRK family. DISCUSS 192 211 HR1 domain proteins protein_type The HR1 domains from other TOCA family members, CIP4 and FBP17, also bind at low micromolar affinities to Cdc42, so the low affinity interaction appears to be commonplace among this family of HR1 domain proteins, in contrast to the PRK family. DISCUSS 232 242 PRK family protein_type The HR1 domains from other TOCA family members, CIP4 and FBP17, also bind at low micromolar affinities to Cdc42, so the low affinity interaction appears to be commonplace among this family of HR1 domain proteins, in contrast to the PRK family. DISCUSS 24 32 HR1TOCA1 structure_element The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 33 38 Cdc42 protein The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 104 109 TOCA1 protein The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 113 120 Xenopus taxonomy_domain The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 169 174 TOCA1 protein The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 179 184 Cdc42 protein The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 222 227 TOCA1 protein The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 319 328 activated protein_state The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 329 334 Cdc42 protein The low affinity of the HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction in the context of the physiological concentration of TOCA1 in Xenopus extracts (∼10 nm) suggests that binding between TOCA1 and Cdc42 is likely to occur in vivo only when TOCA1 is at high local concentrations and membrane-localized and therefore in close proximity to activated Cdc42. DISCUSS 27 38 TOCA family protein_type Evidence suggests that the TOCA family of proteins are recruited to the membrane via an interaction between their F-BAR domain and specific signaling lipids. DISCUSS 114 119 F-BAR structure_element Evidence suggests that the TOCA family of proteins are recruited to the membrane via an interaction between their F-BAR domain and specific signaling lipids. DISCUSS 52 57 F-BAR structure_element For example, electrostatic interactions between the F-BAR domain and the membrane are required for TOCA1 recruitment to membrane vesicles and tubules, and TOCA1-dependent actin polymerization is known to depend specifically on PI(4,5)P2. DISCUSS 99 104 TOCA1 protein For example, electrostatic interactions between the F-BAR domain and the membrane are required for TOCA1 recruitment to membrane vesicles and tubules, and TOCA1-dependent actin polymerization is known to depend specifically on PI(4,5)P2. DISCUSS 155 160 TOCA1 protein For example, electrostatic interactions between the F-BAR domain and the membrane are required for TOCA1 recruitment to membrane vesicles and tubules, and TOCA1-dependent actin polymerization is known to depend specifically on PI(4,5)P2. DISCUSS 227 236 PI(4,5)P2 chemical For example, electrostatic interactions between the F-BAR domain and the membrane are required for TOCA1 recruitment to membrane vesicles and tubules, and TOCA1-dependent actin polymerization is known to depend specifically on PI(4,5)P2. DISCUSS 17 25 isolated experimental_method Furthermore, the isolated F-BAR domain of FBP17 has been shown to induce membrane tubulation of brain liposomes and BAR domain proteins that promote tubulation cluster on membranes at high densities. DISCUSS 26 31 F-BAR structure_element Furthermore, the isolated F-BAR domain of FBP17 has been shown to induce membrane tubulation of brain liposomes and BAR domain proteins that promote tubulation cluster on membranes at high densities. DISCUSS 42 47 FBP17 protein Furthermore, the isolated F-BAR domain of FBP17 has been shown to induce membrane tubulation of brain liposomes and BAR domain proteins that promote tubulation cluster on membranes at high densities. DISCUSS 116 119 BAR structure_element Furthermore, the isolated F-BAR domain of FBP17 has been shown to induce membrane tubulation of brain liposomes and BAR domain proteins that promote tubulation cluster on membranes at high densities. DISCUSS 51 56 TOCA1 protein Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 74 76 Kd evidence Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 80 85 F-BAR structure_element Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 86 91 dimer oligomeric_state Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 141 146 FCHo2 protein Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 147 152 F-BAR structure_element Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 186 191 Cdc42 protein Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 192 195 HR1 structure_element Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 195 200 TOCA1 protein Once at the membrane, high local concentrations of TOCA1 could exceed the Kd of F-BAR dimerization (likely to be comparable with that of the FCHo2 F-BAR domain (2.5 μm)) and that of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction. DISCUSS 0 5 Cdc42 protein Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 binding would then be favorable, as long as coincident activation of Cdc42 had occurred, leading to stabilization of TOCA1 at the membrane and downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 6 9 HR1 structure_element Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 binding would then be favorable, as long as coincident activation of Cdc42 had occurred, leading to stabilization of TOCA1 at the membrane and downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 9 14 TOCA1 protein Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 binding would then be favorable, as long as coincident activation of Cdc42 had occurred, leading to stabilization of TOCA1 at the membrane and downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 84 89 Cdc42 protein Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 binding would then be favorable, as long as coincident activation of Cdc42 had occurred, leading to stabilization of TOCA1 at the membrane and downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 132 137 TOCA1 protein Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 binding would then be favorable, as long as coincident activation of Cdc42 had occurred, leading to stabilization of TOCA1 at the membrane and downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 183 189 N-WASP protein Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 binding would then be favorable, as long as coincident activation of Cdc42 had occurred, leading to stabilization of TOCA1 at the membrane and downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 28 32 WASP protein_type It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 37 43 N-WASP protein It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 73 79 folded protein_state It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 81 89 inactive protein_state It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 95 103 unfolded protein_state It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 105 111 active protein_state It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 128 136 affinity evidence It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 140 145 Cdc42 protein It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 154 162 unfolded protein_state It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 163 167 WASP protein_type It has been postulated that WASP and N-WASP exist in equilibrium between folded (inactive) and unfolded (active) forms, and the affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded WASP proteins is significantly enhanced. DISCUSS 4 12 unfolded protein_state The unfolded, high affinity state of WASP is represented by a short peptide, the GBD, which binds with a low nanomolar affinity to Cdc42. DISCUSS 37 41 WASP protein_type The unfolded, high affinity state of WASP is represented by a short peptide, the GBD, which binds with a low nanomolar affinity to Cdc42. DISCUSS 68 75 peptide chemical The unfolded, high affinity state of WASP is represented by a short peptide, the GBD, which binds with a low nanomolar affinity to Cdc42. DISCUSS 81 84 GBD structure_element The unfolded, high affinity state of WASP is represented by a short peptide, the GBD, which binds with a low nanomolar affinity to Cdc42. DISCUSS 131 136 Cdc42 protein The unfolded, high affinity state of WASP is represented by a short peptide, the GBD, which binds with a low nanomolar affinity to Cdc42. DISCUSS 38 46 affinity evidence In contrast, the best estimate of the affinity of full-length WASP for Cdc42 is low micromolar. DISCUSS 50 61 full-length protein_state In contrast, the best estimate of the affinity of full-length WASP for Cdc42 is low micromolar. DISCUSS 62 66 WASP protein_type In contrast, the best estimate of the affinity of full-length WASP for Cdc42 is low micromolar. DISCUSS 71 76 Cdc42 protein In contrast, the best estimate of the affinity of full-length WASP for Cdc42 is low micromolar. DISCUSS 7 15 inactive protein_state In the inactive state of WASP, the actin- and Arp2/3-binding VCA domain contacts the GBD, competing for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 25 29 WASP protein_type In the inactive state of WASP, the actin- and Arp2/3-binding VCA domain contacts the GBD, competing for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 46 52 Arp2/3 complex_assembly In the inactive state of WASP, the actin- and Arp2/3-binding VCA domain contacts the GBD, competing for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 61 64 VCA structure_element In the inactive state of WASP, the actin- and Arp2/3-binding VCA domain contacts the GBD, competing for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 85 88 GBD structure_element In the inactive state of WASP, the actin- and Arp2/3-binding VCA domain contacts the GBD, competing for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 104 109 Cdc42 protein In the inactive state of WASP, the actin- and Arp2/3-binding VCA domain contacts the GBD, competing for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 21 26 Cdc42 protein The high affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded, active form pushes the equilibrium in favor of (N-)WASP activation. DISCUSS 35 43 unfolded protein_state The high affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded, active form pushes the equilibrium in favor of (N-)WASP activation. DISCUSS 45 51 active protein_state The high affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded, active form pushes the equilibrium in favor of (N-)WASP activation. DISCUSS 92 100 (N-)WASP protein The high affinity of Cdc42 for the unfolded, active form pushes the equilibrium in favor of (N-)WASP activation. DISCUSS 11 20 PI(4,5)P2 chemical Binding of PI(4,5)P2 to the basic region just N-terminal to the GBD further favors the active conformation. DISCUSS 64 67 GBD structure_element Binding of PI(4,5)P2 to the basic region just N-terminal to the GBD further favors the active conformation. DISCUSS 87 93 active protein_state Binding of PI(4,5)P2 to the basic region just N-terminal to the GBD further favors the active conformation. DISCUSS 69 89 WASP/N-WASP proteins protein_type A substantial body of data has illuminated the complex regulation of WASP/N-WASP proteins, and current evidence suggests that these allosteric activation mechanisms and oligomerization combine to regulate WASP activity, allowing the synchronization and integration of multiple potential activation signals (reviewed in Ref.). DISCUSS 205 209 WASP protein_type A substantial body of data has illuminated the complex regulation of WASP/N-WASP proteins, and current evidence suggests that these allosteric activation mechanisms and oligomerization combine to regulate WASP activity, allowing the synchronization and integration of multiple potential activation signals (reviewed in Ref.). DISCUSS 17 22 TOCA1 protein We envisage that TOCA1 is first recruited to the appropriate membrane in response to PI(4,5)P2 via its F-BAR domain, where the local increase in concentration favors F-BAR-mediated dimerization of TOCA1. DISCUSS 85 94 PI(4,5)P2 chemical We envisage that TOCA1 is first recruited to the appropriate membrane in response to PI(4,5)P2 via its F-BAR domain, where the local increase in concentration favors F-BAR-mediated dimerization of TOCA1. DISCUSS 103 108 F-BAR structure_element We envisage that TOCA1 is first recruited to the appropriate membrane in response to PI(4,5)P2 via its F-BAR domain, where the local increase in concentration favors F-BAR-mediated dimerization of TOCA1. DISCUSS 166 171 F-BAR structure_element We envisage that TOCA1 is first recruited to the appropriate membrane in response to PI(4,5)P2 via its F-BAR domain, where the local increase in concentration favors F-BAR-mediated dimerization of TOCA1. DISCUSS 181 186 dimer oligomeric_state We envisage that TOCA1 is first recruited to the appropriate membrane in response to PI(4,5)P2 via its F-BAR domain, where the local increase in concentration favors F-BAR-mediated dimerization of TOCA1. DISCUSS 197 202 TOCA1 protein We envisage that TOCA1 is first recruited to the appropriate membrane in response to PI(4,5)P2 via its F-BAR domain, where the local increase in concentration favors F-BAR-mediated dimerization of TOCA1. DISCUSS 0 5 Cdc42 protein Cdc42 is activated in response to co-incident signals and can then bind to TOCA1, further stabilizing TOCA1 at the membrane. DISCUSS 75 80 TOCA1 protein Cdc42 is activated in response to co-incident signals and can then bind to TOCA1, further stabilizing TOCA1 at the membrane. DISCUSS 102 107 TOCA1 protein Cdc42 is activated in response to co-incident signals and can then bind to TOCA1, further stabilizing TOCA1 at the membrane. DISCUSS 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 can then recruit N-WASP via an interaction between its SH3 domain and the N-WASP proline-rich region. DISCUSS 23 29 N-WASP protein TOCA1 can then recruit N-WASP via an interaction between its SH3 domain and the N-WASP proline-rich region. DISCUSS 61 64 SH3 structure_element TOCA1 can then recruit N-WASP via an interaction between its SH3 domain and the N-WASP proline-rich region. DISCUSS 80 86 N-WASP protein TOCA1 can then recruit N-WASP via an interaction between its SH3 domain and the N-WASP proline-rich region. DISCUSS 87 106 proline-rich region structure_element TOCA1 can then recruit N-WASP via an interaction between its SH3 domain and the N-WASP proline-rich region. DISCUSS 19 25 N-WASP protein The recruitment of N-WASP alone and of the N-WASP·WIP complex by TOCA1 and FBP17 has been demonstrated. DISCUSS 26 31 alone protein_state The recruitment of N-WASP alone and of the N-WASP·WIP complex by TOCA1 and FBP17 has been demonstrated. DISCUSS 43 53 N-WASP·WIP complex_assembly The recruitment of N-WASP alone and of the N-WASP·WIP complex by TOCA1 and FBP17 has been demonstrated. DISCUSS 65 70 TOCA1 protein The recruitment of N-WASP alone and of the N-WASP·WIP complex by TOCA1 and FBP17 has been demonstrated. DISCUSS 75 80 FBP17 protein The recruitment of N-WASP alone and of the N-WASP·WIP complex by TOCA1 and FBP17 has been demonstrated. DISCUSS 0 3 WIP protein WIP inhibits the activation of N-WASP by Cdc42, an effect that is reversed by TOCA1. DISCUSS 31 37 N-WASP protein WIP inhibits the activation of N-WASP by Cdc42, an effect that is reversed by TOCA1. DISCUSS 41 46 Cdc42 protein WIP inhibits the activation of N-WASP by Cdc42, an effect that is reversed by TOCA1. DISCUSS 78 83 TOCA1 protein WIP inhibits the activation of N-WASP by Cdc42, an effect that is reversed by TOCA1. DISCUSS 35 38 WIP protein It may therefore be envisaged that WIP and TOCA1 exert opposing allosteric effects on N-WASP, with TOCA1 favoring the unfolded, active conformation of N-WASP and increasing its affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 43 48 TOCA1 protein It may therefore be envisaged that WIP and TOCA1 exert opposing allosteric effects on N-WASP, with TOCA1 favoring the unfolded, active conformation of N-WASP and increasing its affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 86 92 N-WASP protein It may therefore be envisaged that WIP and TOCA1 exert opposing allosteric effects on N-WASP, with TOCA1 favoring the unfolded, active conformation of N-WASP and increasing its affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 99 104 TOCA1 protein It may therefore be envisaged that WIP and TOCA1 exert opposing allosteric effects on N-WASP, with TOCA1 favoring the unfolded, active conformation of N-WASP and increasing its affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 118 126 unfolded protein_state It may therefore be envisaged that WIP and TOCA1 exert opposing allosteric effects on N-WASP, with TOCA1 favoring the unfolded, active conformation of N-WASP and increasing its affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 128 134 active protein_state It may therefore be envisaged that WIP and TOCA1 exert opposing allosteric effects on N-WASP, with TOCA1 favoring the unfolded, active conformation of N-WASP and increasing its affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 151 157 N-WASP protein It may therefore be envisaged that WIP and TOCA1 exert opposing allosteric effects on N-WASP, with TOCA1 favoring the unfolded, active conformation of N-WASP and increasing its affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 190 195 Cdc42 protein It may therefore be envisaged that WIP and TOCA1 exert opposing allosteric effects on N-WASP, with TOCA1 favoring the unfolded, active conformation of N-WASP and increasing its affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 0 5 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 may also activate N-WASP by effective oligomerization because clustering of TOCA1 at the membrane following coincident interactions with PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 would in turn lead to clustering of N-WASP, in addition to pushing the equilibrium toward the unfolded, active state. DISCUSS 24 30 N-WASP protein TOCA1 may also activate N-WASP by effective oligomerization because clustering of TOCA1 at the membrane following coincident interactions with PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 would in turn lead to clustering of N-WASP, in addition to pushing the equilibrium toward the unfolded, active state. DISCUSS 82 87 TOCA1 protein TOCA1 may also activate N-WASP by effective oligomerization because clustering of TOCA1 at the membrane following coincident interactions with PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 would in turn lead to clustering of N-WASP, in addition to pushing the equilibrium toward the unfolded, active state. DISCUSS 143 152 PI(4,5)P2 chemical TOCA1 may also activate N-WASP by effective oligomerization because clustering of TOCA1 at the membrane following coincident interactions with PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 would in turn lead to clustering of N-WASP, in addition to pushing the equilibrium toward the unfolded, active state. DISCUSS 157 162 Cdc42 protein TOCA1 may also activate N-WASP by effective oligomerization because clustering of TOCA1 at the membrane following coincident interactions with PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 would in turn lead to clustering of N-WASP, in addition to pushing the equilibrium toward the unfolded, active state. DISCUSS 199 205 N-WASP protein TOCA1 may also activate N-WASP by effective oligomerization because clustering of TOCA1 at the membrane following coincident interactions with PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 would in turn lead to clustering of N-WASP, in addition to pushing the equilibrium toward the unfolded, active state. DISCUSS 257 265 unfolded protein_state TOCA1 may also activate N-WASP by effective oligomerization because clustering of TOCA1 at the membrane following coincident interactions with PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 would in turn lead to clustering of N-WASP, in addition to pushing the equilibrium toward the unfolded, active state. DISCUSS 267 273 active protein_state TOCA1 may also activate N-WASP by effective oligomerization because clustering of TOCA1 at the membrane following coincident interactions with PI(4,5)P2 and Cdc42 would in turn lead to clustering of N-WASP, in addition to pushing the equilibrium toward the unfolded, active state. DISCUSS 23 34 full-length protein_state In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 35 40 TOCA1 protein In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 45 51 N-WASP protein In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 79 89 affinities evidence In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 94 100 active protein_state In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 101 106 Cdc42 protein In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 119 127 unfolded protein_state In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 129 135 active protein_state In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 154 162 affinity evidence In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 166 172 N-WASP protein In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 177 182 Cdc42 protein In a cellular context, full-length TOCA1 and N-WASP are likely to have similar affinities for active Cdc42, but in the unfolded, active conformation, the affinity of N-WASP for Cdc42 dramatically increases. DISCUSS 4 16 binding data evidence Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 30 35 TOCA1 protein Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 36 39 HR1 structure_element Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 89 92 NMR experimental_method Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 119 128 stability protein_state Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 132 137 TOCA1 protein Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 138 141 HR1 structure_element Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 208 219 presence of protein_state Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 220 225 Cdc42 protein Our binding data suggest that TOCA1 HR1 binding is not allosterically regulated, and our NMR data, along with the high stability of TOCA1 HR1, suggest that there is no widespread conformational change in the presence of Cdc42. DISCUSS 3 14 full-length protein_state As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 15 20 TOCA1 protein As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 29 37 isolated protein_state As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 38 41 HR1 structure_element As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 54 59 Cdc42 protein As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 89 95 N-WASP protein As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 96 101 Cdc42 protein As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 142 148 N-WASP protein As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 149 152 GBD structure_element As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 179 184 TOCA1 protein As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 185 188 HR1 structure_element As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 193 198 Cdc42 protein As full-length TOCA1 and the isolated HR1 domain bind Cdc42 with similar affinities, the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction will be favored because the N-WASP GBD can easily outcompete the TOCA1 HR1 for Cdc42. DISCUSS 42 51 PI(4,5)P2 chemical A combination of allosteric activation by PI(4,5)P2, activated Cdc42 and TOCA1, and oligomeric activation implemented by TOCA1 would lead to full activation of N-WASP and downstream actin polymerization. DISCUSS 53 62 activated protein_state A combination of allosteric activation by PI(4,5)P2, activated Cdc42 and TOCA1, and oligomeric activation implemented by TOCA1 would lead to full activation of N-WASP and downstream actin polymerization. DISCUSS 63 68 Cdc42 protein A combination of allosteric activation by PI(4,5)P2, activated Cdc42 and TOCA1, and oligomeric activation implemented by TOCA1 would lead to full activation of N-WASP and downstream actin polymerization. DISCUSS 73 78 TOCA1 protein A combination of allosteric activation by PI(4,5)P2, activated Cdc42 and TOCA1, and oligomeric activation implemented by TOCA1 would lead to full activation of N-WASP and downstream actin polymerization. DISCUSS 121 126 TOCA1 protein A combination of allosteric activation by PI(4,5)P2, activated Cdc42 and TOCA1, and oligomeric activation implemented by TOCA1 would lead to full activation of N-WASP and downstream actin polymerization. DISCUSS 141 156 full activation protein_state A combination of allosteric activation by PI(4,5)P2, activated Cdc42 and TOCA1, and oligomeric activation implemented by TOCA1 would lead to full activation of N-WASP and downstream actin polymerization. DISCUSS 160 166 N-WASP protein A combination of allosteric activation by PI(4,5)P2, activated Cdc42 and TOCA1, and oligomeric activation implemented by TOCA1 would lead to full activation of N-WASP and downstream actin polymerization. DISCUSS 99 103 WASP protein In such an array of molecules localized to a discrete region of the membrane, it is plausible that WASP could bind to a second Cdc42 molecule rather than displacing TOCA1 from its cognate Cdc42. DISCUSS 127 132 Cdc42 protein In such an array of molecules localized to a discrete region of the membrane, it is plausible that WASP could bind to a second Cdc42 molecule rather than displacing TOCA1 from its cognate Cdc42. DISCUSS 165 170 TOCA1 protein In such an array of molecules localized to a discrete region of the membrane, it is plausible that WASP could bind to a second Cdc42 molecule rather than displacing TOCA1 from its cognate Cdc42. DISCUSS 188 193 Cdc42 protein In such an array of molecules localized to a discrete region of the membrane, it is plausible that WASP could bind to a second Cdc42 molecule rather than displacing TOCA1 from its cognate Cdc42. DISCUSS 4 7 NMR experimental_method Our NMR and affinity data, however, are consistent with displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 by the N-WASP GBD. DISCUSS 12 25 affinity data evidence Our NMR and affinity data, however, are consistent with displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 by the N-WASP GBD. DISCUSS 76 81 TOCA1 protein Our NMR and affinity data, however, are consistent with displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 by the N-WASP GBD. DISCUSS 82 85 HR1 structure_element Our NMR and affinity data, however, are consistent with displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 by the N-WASP GBD. DISCUSS 93 99 N-WASP protein Our NMR and affinity data, however, are consistent with displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 by the N-WASP GBD. DISCUSS 100 103 GBD structure_element Our NMR and affinity data, however, are consistent with displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 by the N-WASP GBD. DISCUSS 13 18 TOCA1 protein Furthermore, TOCA1 is required for Cdc42-mediated activation of N-WASP·WIP, implying that it may not be possible for Cdc42 to bind and activate N-WASP prior to TOCA1-Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 35 40 Cdc42 protein Furthermore, TOCA1 is required for Cdc42-mediated activation of N-WASP·WIP, implying that it may not be possible for Cdc42 to bind and activate N-WASP prior to TOCA1-Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 64 74 N-WASP·WIP complex_assembly Furthermore, TOCA1 is required for Cdc42-mediated activation of N-WASP·WIP, implying that it may not be possible for Cdc42 to bind and activate N-WASP prior to TOCA1-Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 117 122 Cdc42 protein Furthermore, TOCA1 is required for Cdc42-mediated activation of N-WASP·WIP, implying that it may not be possible for Cdc42 to bind and activate N-WASP prior to TOCA1-Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 144 150 N-WASP protein Furthermore, TOCA1 is required for Cdc42-mediated activation of N-WASP·WIP, implying that it may not be possible for Cdc42 to bind and activate N-WASP prior to TOCA1-Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 160 165 TOCA1 protein Furthermore, TOCA1 is required for Cdc42-mediated activation of N-WASP·WIP, implying that it may not be possible for Cdc42 to bind and activate N-WASP prior to TOCA1-Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 166 171 Cdc42 protein Furthermore, TOCA1 is required for Cdc42-mediated activation of N-WASP·WIP, implying that it may not be possible for Cdc42 to bind and activate N-WASP prior to TOCA1-Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 18 27 MGD → IST mutant The commonly used MGD → IST (Cdc42-binding deficient) mutant of TOCA1 has a reduced ability to activate the N-WASP·WIP complex, further indicating the importance of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction prior to downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 29 52 Cdc42-binding deficient protein_state The commonly used MGD → IST (Cdc42-binding deficient) mutant of TOCA1 has a reduced ability to activate the N-WASP·WIP complex, further indicating the importance of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction prior to downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 64 69 TOCA1 protein The commonly used MGD → IST (Cdc42-binding deficient) mutant of TOCA1 has a reduced ability to activate the N-WASP·WIP complex, further indicating the importance of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction prior to downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 108 118 N-WASP·WIP complex_assembly The commonly used MGD → IST (Cdc42-binding deficient) mutant of TOCA1 has a reduced ability to activate the N-WASP·WIP complex, further indicating the importance of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction prior to downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 169 174 Cdc42 protein The commonly used MGD → IST (Cdc42-binding deficient) mutant of TOCA1 has a reduced ability to activate the N-WASP·WIP complex, further indicating the importance of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction prior to downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 175 178 HR1 structure_element The commonly used MGD → IST (Cdc42-binding deficient) mutant of TOCA1 has a reduced ability to activate the N-WASP·WIP complex, further indicating the importance of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction prior to downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 178 183 TOCA1 protein The commonly used MGD → IST (Cdc42-binding deficient) mutant of TOCA1 has a reduced ability to activate the N-WASP·WIP complex, further indicating the importance of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction prior to downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 230 236 N-WASP protein The commonly used MGD → IST (Cdc42-binding deficient) mutant of TOCA1 has a reduced ability to activate the N-WASP·WIP complex, further indicating the importance of the Cdc42-HR1TOCA1 interaction prior to downstream activation of N-WASP. DISCUSS 65 70 TOCA1 protein In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 86 91 Cdc42 protein In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 101 107 N-WASP protein In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 132 138 N-WASP protein In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 149 154 TOCA1 protein In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 164 169 bound protein_state In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 170 175 Cdc42 protein In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 191 206 fully activated protein_state In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 236 241 Cdc42 protein In light of this, we favor an “effector handover” scheme whereby TOCA1 interacts with Cdc42 prior to N-WASP activation, after which N-WASP displaces TOCA1 from its bound Cdc42 in order to be fully activated rather than binding a second Cdc42 molecule. DISCUSS 17 22 TOCA1 protein Potentially, the TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction functions to position N-WASP and Cdc42 such that they are poised to interact with high affinity. DISCUSS 23 28 Cdc42 protein Potentially, the TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction functions to position N-WASP and Cdc42 such that they are poised to interact with high affinity. DISCUSS 63 69 N-WASP protein Potentially, the TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction functions to position N-WASP and Cdc42 such that they are poised to interact with high affinity. DISCUSS 74 79 Cdc42 protein Potentially, the TOCA1-Cdc42 interaction functions to position N-WASP and Cdc42 such that they are poised to interact with high affinity. DISCUSS 27 32 TOCA1 protein The concomitant release of TOCA1 from Cdc42 while still bound to N-WASP presumably enhances the ability of TOCA1 to further activate N-WASP·WIP-induced actin polymerization. DISCUSS 38 43 Cdc42 protein The concomitant release of TOCA1 from Cdc42 while still bound to N-WASP presumably enhances the ability of TOCA1 to further activate N-WASP·WIP-induced actin polymerization. DISCUSS 56 64 bound to protein_state The concomitant release of TOCA1 from Cdc42 while still bound to N-WASP presumably enhances the ability of TOCA1 to further activate N-WASP·WIP-induced actin polymerization. DISCUSS 65 71 N-WASP protein The concomitant release of TOCA1 from Cdc42 while still bound to N-WASP presumably enhances the ability of TOCA1 to further activate N-WASP·WIP-induced actin polymerization. DISCUSS 107 112 TOCA1 protein The concomitant release of TOCA1 from Cdc42 while still bound to N-WASP presumably enhances the ability of TOCA1 to further activate N-WASP·WIP-induced actin polymerization. DISCUSS 133 143 N-WASP·WIP complex_assembly The concomitant release of TOCA1 from Cdc42 while still bound to N-WASP presumably enhances the ability of TOCA1 to further activate N-WASP·WIP-induced actin polymerization. DISCUSS 60 66 N-WASP protein There is an advantage to such an effector handover, in that N-WASP would only be robustly recruited when F-BAR domains are already present. DISCUSS 105 110 F-BAR structure_element There is an advantage to such an effector handover, in that N-WASP would only be robustly recruited when F-BAR domains are already present. DISCUSS 47 52 F-BAR structure_element Hence, actin polymerization cannot occur until F-BAR domains are poised for membrane distortion. DISCUSS 17 31 Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex_assembly Our model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex indicates a mechanism by which such a handover could take place (Fig. 9) because it shows that the effector binding sites only partially overlap on Cdc42. DISCUSS 139 161 effector binding sites site Our model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex indicates a mechanism by which such a handover could take place (Fig. 9) because it shows that the effector binding sites only partially overlap on Cdc42. DISCUSS 188 193 Cdc42 protein Our model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex indicates a mechanism by which such a handover could take place (Fig. 9) because it shows that the effector binding sites only partially overlap on Cdc42. DISCUSS 4 10 lysine residue_name The lysine residues thought to be involved in an electrostatic steering mechanism in WASP-Cdc42 binding are conserved in N-WASP and would be able to interact with Cdc42 even when the TOCA1 HR1 domain is already bound. DISCUSS 85 89 WASP protein The lysine residues thought to be involved in an electrostatic steering mechanism in WASP-Cdc42 binding are conserved in N-WASP and would be able to interact with Cdc42 even when the TOCA1 HR1 domain is already bound. DISCUSS 90 95 Cdc42 protein The lysine residues thought to be involved in an electrostatic steering mechanism in WASP-Cdc42 binding are conserved in N-WASP and would be able to interact with Cdc42 even when the TOCA1 HR1 domain is already bound. DISCUSS 121 127 N-WASP protein The lysine residues thought to be involved in an electrostatic steering mechanism in WASP-Cdc42 binding are conserved in N-WASP and would be able to interact with Cdc42 even when the TOCA1 HR1 domain is already bound. DISCUSS 163 168 Cdc42 protein The lysine residues thought to be involved in an electrostatic steering mechanism in WASP-Cdc42 binding are conserved in N-WASP and would be able to interact with Cdc42 even when the TOCA1 HR1 domain is already bound. DISCUSS 183 188 TOCA1 protein The lysine residues thought to be involved in an electrostatic steering mechanism in WASP-Cdc42 binding are conserved in N-WASP and would be able to interact with Cdc42 even when the TOCA1 HR1 domain is already bound. DISCUSS 189 192 HR1 structure_element The lysine residues thought to be involved in an electrostatic steering mechanism in WASP-Cdc42 binding are conserved in N-WASP and would be able to interact with Cdc42 even when the TOCA1 HR1 domain is already bound. DISCUSS 211 216 bound protein_state The lysine residues thought to be involved in an electrostatic steering mechanism in WASP-Cdc42 binding are conserved in N-WASP and would be able to interact with Cdc42 even when the TOCA1 HR1 domain is already bound. DISCUSS 83 88 Cdc42 protein It has been postulated that the initial interactions between this basic region and Cdc42 could stabilize the active conformation of WASP, leading to high affinity binding between the core CRIB and Cdc42. DISCUSS 109 115 active protein_state It has been postulated that the initial interactions between this basic region and Cdc42 could stabilize the active conformation of WASP, leading to high affinity binding between the core CRIB and Cdc42. DISCUSS 132 136 WASP protein It has been postulated that the initial interactions between this basic region and Cdc42 could stabilize the active conformation of WASP, leading to high affinity binding between the core CRIB and Cdc42. DISCUSS 188 192 CRIB structure_element It has been postulated that the initial interactions between this basic region and Cdc42 could stabilize the active conformation of WASP, leading to high affinity binding between the core CRIB and Cdc42. DISCUSS 197 202 Cdc42 protein It has been postulated that the initial interactions between this basic region and Cdc42 could stabilize the active conformation of WASP, leading to high affinity binding between the core CRIB and Cdc42. DISCUSS 34 38 CRIB structure_element The region C-terminal to the core CRIB, required for maximal affinity binding, would then fully displace the TOCA1 HR1. DISCUSS 109 114 TOCA1 protein The region C-terminal to the core CRIB, required for maximal affinity binding, would then fully displace the TOCA1 HR1. DISCUSS 115 118 HR1 structure_element The region C-terminal to the core CRIB, required for maximal affinity binding, would then fully displace the TOCA1 HR1. DISCUSS 42 60 Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex_assembly A simplified model of the early stages of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1-dependent actin polymerization. FIG 9 14 TOCA1 protein Step 1, TOCA1 is recruited to the membrane via its F-BAR domain and/or Cdc42 interactions. FIG 52 57 F-BAR structure_element Step 1, TOCA1 is recruited to the membrane via its F-BAR domain and/or Cdc42 interactions. FIG 72 77 Cdc42 protein Step 1, TOCA1 is recruited to the membrane via its F-BAR domain and/or Cdc42 interactions. FIG 84 91 monomer oligomeric_state F-BAR oligomerization is expected to occur following membrane binding, but a single monomer is shown for clarity. FIG 8 14 N-WASP protein Step 2, N-WASP exists in an inactive, folded conformation. FIG 28 36 inactive protein_state Step 2, N-WASP exists in an inactive, folded conformation. FIG 38 44 folded protein_state Step 2, N-WASP exists in an inactive, folded conformation. FIG 4 9 TOCA1 protein The TOCA1 SH3 domain interacts with N-WASP, causing an activatory allosteric effect. FIG 10 13 SH3 structure_element The TOCA1 SH3 domain interacts with N-WASP, causing an activatory allosteric effect. FIG 36 42 N-WASP protein The TOCA1 SH3 domain interacts with N-WASP, causing an activatory allosteric effect. FIG 4 7 HR1 structure_element The HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 and SH3TOCA1-N-WASP interactions position Cdc42 and N-WASP for binding. FIG 23 26 SH3 structure_element The HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 and SH3TOCA1-N-WASP interactions position Cdc42 and N-WASP for binding. FIG 61 66 Cdc42 protein The HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 and SH3TOCA1-N-WASP interactions position Cdc42 and N-WASP for binding. FIG 71 77 N-WASP protein The HR1TOCA1-Cdc42 and SH3TOCA1-N-WASP interactions position Cdc42 and N-WASP for binding. FIG 43 48 Cdc42 protein Step 3, electrostatic interactions between Cdc42 and the basic region upstream of the CRIB initiate Cdc42·N-WASP binding. FIG 86 90 CRIB structure_element Step 3, electrostatic interactions between Cdc42 and the basic region upstream of the CRIB initiate Cdc42·N-WASP binding. FIG 100 112 Cdc42·N-WASP complex_assembly Step 3, electrostatic interactions between Cdc42 and the basic region upstream of the CRIB initiate Cdc42·N-WASP binding. FIG 17 21 CRIB structure_element Step 4, the core CRIB binds with high affinity while the region C-terminal to the CRIB displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain and increases the affinity of the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction further. FIG 82 86 CRIB structure_element Step 4, the core CRIB binds with high affinity while the region C-terminal to the CRIB displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain and increases the affinity of the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction further. FIG 101 106 TOCA1 protein Step 4, the core CRIB binds with high affinity while the region C-terminal to the CRIB displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain and increases the affinity of the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction further. FIG 107 110 HR1 structure_element Step 4, the core CRIB binds with high affinity while the region C-terminal to the CRIB displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain and increases the affinity of the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction further. FIG 152 158 N-WASP protein Step 4, the core CRIB binds with high affinity while the region C-terminal to the CRIB displaces the TOCA1 HR1 domain and increases the affinity of the N-WASP-Cdc42 interaction further. FIG 4 7 VCA structure_element The VCA domain is released for downstream interactions, and actin polymerization proceeds. FIG 5 27 WASP homology 1 domain structure_element WH1, WASP homology 1 domain; PP, proline-rich region; VCA, verprolin homology, cofilin homology, acidic region. FIG 29 31 PP structure_element WH1, WASP homology 1 domain; PP, proline-rich region; VCA, verprolin homology, cofilin homology, acidic region. FIG 33 52 proline-rich region structure_element WH1, WASP homology 1 domain; PP, proline-rich region; VCA, verprolin homology, cofilin homology, acidic region. FIG 54 57 VCA structure_element WH1, WASP homology 1 domain; PP, proline-rich region; VCA, verprolin homology, cofilin homology, acidic region. FIG 59 110 verprolin homology, cofilin homology, acidic region structure_element WH1, WASP homology 1 domain; PP, proline-rich region; VCA, verprolin homology, cofilin homology, acidic region. FIG 53 58 TOCA1 protein In conclusion, the data presented here show that the TOCA1 HR1 domain is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro and that the interaction is of micromolar affinity, lower than that of other G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 59 62 HR1 structure_element In conclusion, the data presented here show that the TOCA1 HR1 domain is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro and that the interaction is of micromolar affinity, lower than that of other G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 88 93 Cdc42 protein In conclusion, the data presented here show that the TOCA1 HR1 domain is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro and that the interaction is of micromolar affinity, lower than that of other G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 188 197 G protein protein_type In conclusion, the data presented here show that the TOCA1 HR1 domain is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro and that the interaction is of micromolar affinity, lower than that of other G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 198 201 HR1 structure_element In conclusion, the data presented here show that the TOCA1 HR1 domain is sufficient for Cdc42 binding in vitro and that the interaction is of micromolar affinity, lower than that of other G protein-HR1 domain interactions. DISCUSS 14 17 HR1 structure_element The analogous HR1 domains from other TOCA1 family members, FBP17 and CIP4, also exhibit micromolar affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 37 49 TOCA1 family protein_type The analogous HR1 domains from other TOCA1 family members, FBP17 and CIP4, also exhibit micromolar affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 59 64 FBP17 protein The analogous HR1 domains from other TOCA1 family members, FBP17 and CIP4, also exhibit micromolar affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 69 73 CIP4 protein The analogous HR1 domains from other TOCA1 family members, FBP17 and CIP4, also exhibit micromolar affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 112 117 Cdc42 protein The analogous HR1 domains from other TOCA1 family members, FBP17 and CIP4, also exhibit micromolar affinity for Cdc42. DISCUSS 15 20 TOCA1 protein A role for the TOCA1-, FBP17-, and CIP4-Cdc42 interactions in the recruitment of these proteins to the membrane therefore appears unlikely. DISCUSS 23 28 FBP17 protein A role for the TOCA1-, FBP17-, and CIP4-Cdc42 interactions in the recruitment of these proteins to the membrane therefore appears unlikely. DISCUSS 35 39 CIP4 protein A role for the TOCA1-, FBP17-, and CIP4-Cdc42 interactions in the recruitment of these proteins to the membrane therefore appears unlikely. DISCUSS 40 45 Cdc42 protein A role for the TOCA1-, FBP17-, and CIP4-Cdc42 interactions in the recruitment of these proteins to the membrane therefore appears unlikely. DISCUSS 62 67 F-BAR structure_element Instead, our findings agree with earlier suggestions that the F-BAR domain is responsible for membrane recruitment. DISCUSS 16 21 Cdc42 protein The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 22 27 TOCA1 protein The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 95 104 activated protein_state The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 105 110 Cdc42 protein The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 115 121 N-WASP protein The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 131 146 full activation protein_state The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 150 156 N-WASP protein The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 185 190 F-BAR structure_element The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 226 232 N-WASP protein The role of the Cdc42-TOCA1 interaction remains somewhat elusive, but it may serve to position activated Cdc42 and N-WASP to allow full activation of N-WASP and as such serve to couple F-BAR-mediated membrane deformation with N-WASP activation. DISCUSS 54 58 free protein_state We envisage a complex interplay of equilibria between free and bound, active and inactive Cdc42, TOCA family, and WASP family proteins, facilitating a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway requiring numerous simultaneous events in order to achieve appropriate and robust activation of the downstream pathway. DISCUSS 63 68 bound protein_state We envisage a complex interplay of equilibria between free and bound, active and inactive Cdc42, TOCA family, and WASP family proteins, facilitating a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway requiring numerous simultaneous events in order to achieve appropriate and robust activation of the downstream pathway. DISCUSS 70 76 active protein_state We envisage a complex interplay of equilibria between free and bound, active and inactive Cdc42, TOCA family, and WASP family proteins, facilitating a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway requiring numerous simultaneous events in order to achieve appropriate and robust activation of the downstream pathway. DISCUSS 81 89 inactive protein_state We envisage a complex interplay of equilibria between free and bound, active and inactive Cdc42, TOCA family, and WASP family proteins, facilitating a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway requiring numerous simultaneous events in order to achieve appropriate and robust activation of the downstream pathway. DISCUSS 90 95 Cdc42 protein We envisage a complex interplay of equilibria between free and bound, active and inactive Cdc42, TOCA family, and WASP family proteins, facilitating a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway requiring numerous simultaneous events in order to achieve appropriate and robust activation of the downstream pathway. DISCUSS 97 108 TOCA family protein_type We envisage a complex interplay of equilibria between free and bound, active and inactive Cdc42, TOCA family, and WASP family proteins, facilitating a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway requiring numerous simultaneous events in order to achieve appropriate and robust activation of the downstream pathway. DISCUSS 114 118 WASP protein_type We envisage a complex interplay of equilibria between free and bound, active and inactive Cdc42, TOCA family, and WASP family proteins, facilitating a tightly spatially and temporally regulated pathway requiring numerous simultaneous events in order to achieve appropriate and robust activation of the downstream pathway. DISCUSS 204 208 WASP protein_type Our data are therefore easily reconciled with the dynamic instability models described in relation to the formation of endocytic vesicles and with the current data pertaining to the complex activation of WASP/N-WASP pathways by allosteric and oligomeric effects. DISCUSS 209 215 N-WASP protein Our data are therefore easily reconciled with the dynamic instability models described in relation to the formation of endocytic vesicles and with the current data pertaining to the complex activation of WASP/N-WASP pathways by allosteric and oligomeric effects. DISCUSS 46 51 TOCA1 protein It is clear from the data presented here that TOCA1 and N-WASP do not bind Cdc42 simultaneously and that N-WASP is likely to outcompete TOCA1 for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 56 62 N-WASP protein It is clear from the data presented here that TOCA1 and N-WASP do not bind Cdc42 simultaneously and that N-WASP is likely to outcompete TOCA1 for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 75 80 Cdc42 protein It is clear from the data presented here that TOCA1 and N-WASP do not bind Cdc42 simultaneously and that N-WASP is likely to outcompete TOCA1 for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 105 111 N-WASP protein It is clear from the data presented here that TOCA1 and N-WASP do not bind Cdc42 simultaneously and that N-WASP is likely to outcompete TOCA1 for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 136 141 TOCA1 protein It is clear from the data presented here that TOCA1 and N-WASP do not bind Cdc42 simultaneously and that N-WASP is likely to outcompete TOCA1 for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 146 151 Cdc42 protein It is clear from the data presented here that TOCA1 and N-WASP do not bind Cdc42 simultaneously and that N-WASP is likely to outcompete TOCA1 for Cdc42 binding. DISCUSS 92 96 WASP protein We therefore postulate an effector handover mechanism based on current evidence surrounding WASP/N-WASP activation and our model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex. DISCUSS 97 103 N-WASP protein We therefore postulate an effector handover mechanism based on current evidence surrounding WASP/N-WASP activation and our model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex. DISCUSS 136 150 Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex_assembly We therefore postulate an effector handover mechanism based on current evidence surrounding WASP/N-WASP activation and our model of the Cdc42·HR1TOCA1 complex. DISCUSS 24 29 TOCA1 protein The displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 domain from Cdc42 by N-WASP may represent a unidirectional step in the pathway of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1-dependent actin assembly. DISCUSS 30 33 HR1 structure_element The displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 domain from Cdc42 by N-WASP may represent a unidirectional step in the pathway of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1-dependent actin assembly. DISCUSS 46 51 Cdc42 protein The displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 domain from Cdc42 by N-WASP may represent a unidirectional step in the pathway of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1-dependent actin assembly. DISCUSS 55 61 N-WASP protein The displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 domain from Cdc42 by N-WASP may represent a unidirectional step in the pathway of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1-dependent actin assembly. DISCUSS 116 134 Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1 complex_assembly The displacement of the TOCA1 HR1 domain from Cdc42 by N-WASP may represent a unidirectional step in the pathway of Cdc42·N-WASP·TOCA1-dependent actin assembly. DISCUSS