NSP and Cas family proteins form multidomain signaling platforms that integrate signals to mediate cell migration and invasion. Structural analyses show that the C-terminal domain of human NSP protein BCAR3 adopts the Cdc25-homology fold of Ras GTPase exchange factors, but in a closed conformation incompatible with enzymatic activity. Instead, this closed conformation is instrumental for interactions with Cas proteins.
- Peter D Mace
- Yann Wallez
- Stefan J Riedl