Function
Dedicator of cytokinesis proteins (DOCK) are guanine-nucleotide exchange factors for Rho-family GTPase. DOCKs are required in cell motility and phagocytosis.
- DOCK1 is a regulator of cancer metastasis[1].
- DOCK2 is a regulator of various immune functions by activating Rac [2].
- DOCK3 is highly expressed in neutrons and is essential for cell growth and migration[3].
- DOCK5has a role in regulating motile and invasive capacities of epithelial cells[4].
Disease
Mutations in DOCK8 are found in patients diagnosed with an atypical form of hyper-IgE syndrome[5].
Structural highlights
(PDB code 2wmn). (GTP-binding protein). Water molecules shown as red spheres. [6].
3D structures of dedicator of cytokinesis protein
Dedicator of cytokinesis protein 3D structures