Plasma membrane-associated small GTPase which cycles between an active GTP-bound and inactive GDP-bound state. In active state binds to a variety of effector proteins to regulate cellular responses, such as cell spreading and the formation of actin-based protusions including lamellipodia and membrane ruffles. Promotes cell adhesion and spreading on fibrinogen in a CIB1 and alpha-IIb/beta3 integrin-mediated manner.
Subcellular locations: Cytoplasm, Endomembrane system, Cell projection, Lamellipodium, Cytoplasm, Perinuclear region, Cell membrane, Cytoplasm, Cytoskeleton
Membrane-associated when activated. Colocalizes with NRBP to endomembranes and at the cell periphery in lamellipodia. Colocalized with CIB1 in the perinuclear area and at the cell periphery.
Highest levels in brain, also detected in heart, placenta and pancreas.