FMNL1
Domain
The DAD domain regulates activation via by an autoinhibitory interaction with the N-terminus. This autoinhibition is released upon competitive binding of an activated GTPase. The release of DAD allows the FH2 domain to then nucleate and elongate nonbranched actin filaments (By similarity).
Function
May play a role in the control of cell motility and survival of macrophages (By similarity). Plays a role in the regulation of cell morphology and cytoskeletal organization. Required in the cortical actin filament dynamics and cell shape.
Post-translational modifications
Myristoylation mediates membrane localization and blebbing.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the formin homology family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in heart, brain, placenta, lung, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney and pancreas.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
- Cell membrane
- Lipid-anchor
- Cytoplasmic vesicle
- Phagosome
- Recruited to actin-rich phagosomes during phagocytosis. Translocates to the plasma membrane upon activation by RAC1 (By similarity).
- Isoform 3
- Cytoplasm
- Cell cortex
- Cell projection
- Bleb
- Colocalized with F-actin in bleb protrusions.
Alternative names
C17orf1, C17orf1B, FMNL, FRL1, FMNL1, Formin-like protein 1, CLL-associated antigen KW-13, Leukocyte formin