FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: RHO GTPASES
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General Information
Name
RHO GTPASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
RHO
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000320
Date last reviewed
2015-08-06
Number of members
9
Description
Description
Rho (Ras Homologous) GTPases are members of the Ras superfamily of small GTPases. They are best characterized for their roles in regulating actin organization. (Adapted from PMID:15731001).
Notes on Group

Miro is an atypical member of the Rho family, possessing two GTPase domains (FBrf0182799).

Source Material
The RHO GTPASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Neisch et al., 2013, Rojas et al., 2012, and Colicelli, 2004 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
GTPase activity
Biological Process
small GTPase-mediated signal transduction
Cellular Component
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
RAS GTPASE SUPERFAMILY
Other related group(s)
RHO GTPASE ACTIVATING PROTEINS
RHO GUANINE NUCLEOTIDE EXCHANGE FACTORS
Members (9)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
RHO
RHO GTPASES
Ras homologous GTPases
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (4)