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Figure 7.
Figure 7. Model for Autoregulation of Grp1 Family GEFs
After PtdIns(3,4,5)P[3]-dependent plasma membrane recruitment of Grp1 family GEFs, lateral association with Arf6-GTP simultaneously enhances membrane partitioning and shifts the equilibrium toward the catalytically competent conformation. Other mechanisms, including phosphorylation of PKC sites in the polybasic motif of Cytohesin-1, may be required for full activation.

The above figure is reprinted from an Open Access publication published by Cell Press: Mol Cell (2007, 28, 569-583) copyright 2007.