Rab3a (NM_009001) Mouse Recombinant Protein

Small GTP-binding protein that plays a central role in regulated exocytosis and secretion. Controls the recruitment, tethering and docking of secretory vesicles to the plasma membrane (PubMed:11598194) . Upon stimulation, switches to its active GTP-bound form, cycles to vesicles and recruits effectors such as RIMS1, RIMS2, Rabphilin-3A/RPH3A, RPH3AL or SYTL4 to help the docking of vesicules onto the plasma membrane (By similarity) . Upon GTP hydrolysis by GTPase-activating protein, dissociates from the vesicle membrane allowing the exocytosis to proceed (By similarity) . Stimulates insulin secretion through interaction with RIMS2 isoform RIMS2 and RPH3AL effectors in pancreatic beta cells (PubMed:15159548, PubMed:20674857) . Regulates calcium-dependent lysosome exocytosis and plasma membrane repair (PMR) via the interaction with 2 effectors, SYTL4 and myosin-9/MYH9 (By similarity) . Acts as a positive regulator of acrosome content secretion in sperm cells by interacting with RIMS1 (By similarity) . Plays a role in the regulation of dopamine release by interacting with synaptotagmin I/SYT (By similarity) .[UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Function]

Stable for 1 year at -20°C or below from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.