FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as ENAH_MOUSE, Enah, Mena, Ndpp1. 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. Homotetramer (By similarity). Interacts with APBB1IP, APBB1, PFN1 and ROBO4. Isoforms, containing the polyproline-rich regions with PPLP motifs, bind the WW domain of APBB1IP. Isoforms, containing the PPSY motif, bind, in vitro, to the WW2 and WW3 domains of NEDD4 and to the WW1 domain of YAP1. Binds the SH3 domain of BAIAP2-alpha but only after the autoinhibitory region of BAIAP2-alpha has been blocked by interaction with CDC42. Interacts, via the EVH1/WH1 domain, with the Pro-rich domains from VCL, ZYX and Listeria monocytogenes actA and with TES (via LIM domain). The TES LIM domain and the Pro-rich domains from VCL or ZYX compete for the same binding site. Interaction with ZYX is important for targeting ENAH to focal adhesions and enhances production of actin-rich structures at the apical surface of cells. Binds GPHN. Heterotrimer with TES and ACTL7A (By similarity). Interacts with FAT1 (via EVH1 domains) (PubMed:15148305). Interacts, through the Pro-rich region, with the C-terminal SH3 domain of DNMPB (PubMed:14506234) (Probable). Interacts with PRPF40A (PubMed:9171351).

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Enah

Protein enabled homolog

Enah

Molecular Synopsis