Primary Function
RWDD1 stabilizes DRG2 (Developmentally-regulated GTP-binding protein 2) by preventing its degradation, ensuring proper GTP hydrolysis and cellular signaling .
Androgen Receptor Signaling: Modulates androgen receptor activity and testosterone responses .
Cellular Stress Response: Involved in oxidative stress mitigation and aging .
Translation Regulation: Interacts with proteins like DENR and GCN1 to influence mRNA translation .
RWDD1 forms functional partnerships with multiple proteins, as evidenced by interaction networks :
Recombinant Protein: Available as E. coli-expressed, His-tagged protein (30.3 kDa) for in vitro studies .
Antibodies: Polyclonal antibodies validated for Western blot (WB), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and immunoprecipitation (IP) .
Cancer Research
RWDD1 expression is observed in multiple cancers, including breast, prostate, and lung, with potential implications in oncogenic pathways . Survival correlations remain under investigation.
RWDD1 expression is modulated by diverse chemical agents, as shown in preclinical studies :
Therapeutic Potential: Exploring RWDD1’s role in androgen receptor-driven cancers.
Environmental Toxicology: Mechanistic studies on chemical-induced epigenetic changes.
Structural Biology: Resolving RWD domain interactions with DRG proteins.
RWDD1’s multifaceted roles in cellular homeostasis and disease make it a compelling target for advanced biochemical and clinical research.
RWDD1 is expressed in various tissues, with high expression levels observed in the thymus of young mice . However, its expression decreases significantly in aging mice and in those subjected to oxidative stress . In humans, RWDD1 is ubiquitously expressed, with notable enrichment in the cytosol of urethral epithelium .
RWDD1 functions as a transcription factor that regulates the expression of target genes . It has been shown to interact with the androgen receptor (AR) and enhance AR-dependent transactivation . Unlike many AR coregulators, RWDD1’s enhancement of AR-dependent transactivation is independent of the formation of the activation function-2 (AF2) hydrophobic protein-binding pocket in AR . Additionally, RWDD1 also activates glucocorticoid receptor (GR)-dependent transactivation .