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Rho GTPases control many aspects of cell physiology. This includes
polarity, endo/exocytosis, adhesion, motility, transcriptional
activation, cell cycle progression or apoptosis. In view of such
pleiotropic activities, Rho-controlled signaling has proven to be
of medical relevance, especially in tumorigenesis,
disease-associated bone remodeling and infectiology.This book is
divided into three parts. Part 1 gives an evolutionary perspective
of the Rho family, its atypical members, and an overview of how Rho
activity is regulated. Part 2 addresses two important aspects of
multicellularity controlled by Rho-dependent pathways, namely,
cell-cell interactions and mechanotransduction. It also describes
how post-translational modifications control Rho activity and how
this is exploited by pathogenic bacteria. Part 3 explores several
examples of the variety of pathophysiological processes controlled
by Rho signaling, and gives a successful example of translational
research, from the inhibition of Rho activation to the development
of new molecules against osteoporosis.This updated review on the
biology of Rho GTPases is an essential read for molecular and cell
biologists. It is also an invaluable guide to post-graduate and
medical students who wish to deepen their knowledge in cell
biology.
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