Rho is a member of the family of hexameric ATP-dependent helicases. Each subunit has an RNA-binding domain and an ATP hydrolysis domain.

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N-terminal prodomain is required for proper folding and dimerization of the C-terminal TGF-β domain.

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TGF-β latency

In the Golgi prodomain is proteolytically cleaved from the mature growth factor but remains noncovalently attached even after secretion.

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Prodomain prevents the latent TGF-β 

from binding to a cell-surface receptor.

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Prodomain forms disulfide linkages that localize the latent TGF-β to the surface of the secreting cell (GARP), to a nearby cell, or to the extracellular matrix (LTBP).

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TGF-β activation

By cytoskeletal force transmitted by integrins

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The prodomains of TGF-β1 and TGF-β3 contain a RGD motif, that allows them to bind to integrins.