The efficient coordination of signal transduction at the plasma membrane is dependent on the segregation, or organization, of sets of signaling proteins in specific microdomains. The overall aim of this study is to dissect the function and composition of the plasma membrane microdomains that are involved in Ras signaling pathways. Ras proteins operate as molecular witches in many signal transduction pathways and are frequently mutated in human tumors. The highly homologous Ras isoforms, H-ras, N-ras, and K-ras, generate different signal out puts most likely because their different C-terminal membrane anchors direct the proteins to different microdomains of the plasma membrane. This project will analyze the protein and lipid content of these micro domains using Ras isoforms as molecular markers. Novel biochemical and electron microscopic techniques will be used to examine the plasma membrane distribution of the different Ras isoforms, to compare their distribution to known activators and effectors, and to reconstitute the dynamics of Ras laterals segregation in vitro. The study will also examine to what extent compartmentalized plasma membrane proteins and lipids contribute to Ras microlocalization and function. Transgenic and knock-out mice will be used to define the role of caveolae in H-ras and K-ras function.This description of the precise molecular environment in which specific Ras isoforms operate may identify novel targets for selective chemotherapy.
The specific aims of the project are: 1. A proteomic and lipidomic characterization of Ras surface micro domains 2. An electron microscopic visualization and characterization of surface micro domains 3. An investigation of the dynamic regulation of micro domain localization of Ras and Ras-interacting proteins in response to physiological stimuli.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01GM066717-02
Application #
6773887
Study Section
Cell Development and Function Integrated Review Group (CDF)
Program Officer
Chin, Jean
Project Start
2003-08-01
Project End
2007-07-31
Budget Start
2004-08-01
Budget End
2005-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$216,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Queensland
Department
Type
DUNS #
752898403
City
Brisbane
State
Country
Australia
Zip Code
4072
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