Scaffolding protein RanBPM and its interactions in diverse signaling pathways in health and disease

Discov Med. 2018 Apr;25(138):177-194.

Abstract

Ran-binding protein in the microtubule-organizing center (RanBPM) is an evolutionarily conserved, nucleocytoplasmic scaffolding protein involved in various cellular processes and several signal transduction pathways. RanBPM has a crucial role in mediating disease pathology by interacting with diverse proteins to regulate their functions. Previously, we compiled diverse cellular functions of RanBPM. Since then the functions of RanBPM have increased exponentially. In this article, we have updated the functions of RanBPM through its manifold interactions that have been investigated to date, according to their roles in protein stability, transcriptional activity, cellular development, neurobiology, and the cell cycle. Our review provides a complete guide on RanBPM interactors, the physiological role of RanBPM in cellular functions, and potential applications in disease therapeutics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing* / genetics
  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing* / metabolism
  • Cell Cycle*
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins* / genetics
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins* / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Proteins* / genetics
  • Neoplasm Proteins* / metabolism
  • Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Neoplasms* / metabolism
  • Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Nuclear Proteins* / genetics
  • Nuclear Proteins* / metabolism
  • Protein Stability
  • Signal Transduction*
  • Transcription, Genetic*

Substances

  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins
  • Neoplasm Proteins
  • Nuclear Proteins
  • Ran binding protein 9