p115RGS

Description (including epitope tag if present): 

Myc-p115RGS from Dr. Tohru Kosaza of Northwestern University which contains the RGS-like domain from p115RhoGEF was used to prepare a adenoviral vector using the AdtrackCMV vector and the AdEasy system.

Source: 

Pactrick J Casey of Duke University.  Vector can be obtained from Dr. Williams with permission from Dr Casey.

How used: 

Binds to Ga12/13 and inhibits their signaling in prostate cancer and mouse pancreatic acinar cells.

Publications describing the vector and usage: 

  1. Kelly, P, LN Stemmle, JF Madden, TA Fields, Y Daaka, and PJ Casey. A role for the G12 family of heterotrimeric G proteins in prostate cancer invasion. J Biol Chem 281:26483-26490, 2006  
  2. Sabbatini, ME, Y Bi, B Ji, SA Ernst, and JA Williams.  CCK activates RhoA and Rac1 differentially through Ga13 and Gaq in mouse pancreatic acini.  Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 298:C592-C601, 2010.