Lipopolysaccharide-induced lung injury involves the nitration-mediated activation of RhoA

  • Ruslan Rafikov
  • , Christiana Dimitropoulou
  • , Saurabh Aggarwal
  • , Archana Kangath
  • , Christine Gross
  • , Daniel Pardo
  • , Shruti Sharma
  • , Agnieszka Jezierska-Drutel
  • , Vijay Patel
  • , Connie Snead
  • , Rudolf Lucas
  • , Alexander Verin
  • , David Fulton
  • , John D. Catravas
  • , Stephen M. Black

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Abstract

Background: The activation of RhoA is a critical event in acute lung injury (ALI), but the role of nitration in this process is unresolved. Results: The nitration of RhoA at Tyr34 produced GEF-like conformational changes that stimulate RhoA by decreasing GDP binding. Conclusion: We have identified a new mechanism of RhoA activation. Significance: Preventing RhoA nitration may be useful for the management of ALI.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4710-4722
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume289
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 21 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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