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ROCK and Rho: Biochemistry and Neuronal Functions of Rho-Associated Protein Kinases

André Schmandke

Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair, Department of Neurology Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Antonio Schmandke

Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair, Department of Neurology Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Stephen M. Strittmatter

Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair, Department of Neurology Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, Stephen.Strittmatter{at}yale.edu

Rho-associated protein kinases (ROCKs) play key roles in mediating the control of the actin cytoskeleton by Rho family GTPases in response to extracellular signals. Such signaling pathways contribute to diverse neuronal functions from cell migration to axonal guidance to dendritic spine morphology to axonal regeneration to cell survival. In this review, the authors summarize biochemical knowledge of ROCK function and categorize neuronal ROCK-dependent signaling pathways. Further study of ROCK signal transduction mechanisms and specificities will enhance our understanding of brain development, plasticity, and repair. The ROCK pathway also provides a potential site for therapeutic intervention to promote neuronal regeneration and to limit degeneration. NEUROSCIENTIST 13(5):454—469, 2007.

Key Words: Rho GTPase • Cytoskeleton • Rho-associated kinase • Signal transduction • Axonal outgrowth

The Neuroscientist, Vol. 13, No. 5, 454-469 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1073858407303611
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