5ncf

Structural highlights

Function

[ENAH_HUMAN] Ena/VASP proteins are actin-associated proteins involved in a range of processes dependent on cytoskeleton remodeling and cell polarity such as axon guidance and lamellipodial and filopodial dynamics in migrating cells. ENAH induces the formation of F-actin rich outgrowths in fibroblasts. Acts synergistically with BAIAP2-alpha and downstream of NTN1 to promote filipodia formation (By similarity).^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ↑ Krugmann S, Jordens I, Gevaert K, Driessens M, Vandekerckhove J, Hall A. Cdc42 induces filopodia by promoting the formation of an IRSp53:Mena complex. Curr Biol. 2001 Oct 30;11(21):1645-55. PMID:11696321
2. ↑ Boeda B, Briggs DC, Higgins T, Garvalov BK, Fadden AJ, McDonald NQ, Way M. Tes, a specific Mena interacting partner, breaks the rules for EVH1 binding. Mol Cell. 2007 Dec 28;28(6):1071-82. PMID:18158903 doi:10.1016/j.molcel.2007.10.033