Background:
Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as modulators or transducers in various transmembrane signaling systems (PubMed:21212405, PubMed:19151758, PubMed:16388592). Activates effector molecule RhoA by binding and activating RhoGEFs (ARHGEF1/p115RhoGEF, ARHGEF11/PDZ-RhoGEF and ARHGEF12/LARG) (PubMed:16388592). GNA13-dependent Rho signaling subsequently regulates transcription factor AP-1 (activating protein-1) (PubMed:19151758, PubMed:21212405). Promotes tumor cell invasion and metastasis by activating Rho/ROCK signaling pathway (By similarity). Inhibits CDH1-mediated cell adhesion in process independent from Rho activation (By similarity).