Gene description for Rab7a
Gene name RAB7A, member RAS oncogene family
Gene symbol Rab7a
Other names/aliases Rab7
Species Rattus norvegicus
 Database cross references - Rab7a
ExoCarta ExoCarta_29448
Vesiclepedia VP_29448
Entrez Gene 29448
UniProt P09527  
 Rab7a identified in exosomes derived from the following tissue/cell type
Adipocytes 25998041    
Hepatocytes 19367702    
Reticulocytes 21828046    
Reticulocytes 21828046    
Reticulocytes 21828046    
Reticulocytes 21828046    
Reticulocytes 21828046    
Reticulocytes 21828046    
Reticulocytes 21828046    
Reticulocytes 21828046    
Urine 20535238    
 Gene ontology annotations for Rab7a
Molecular Function
    GTPase activity GO:0003924 IEA
    GTPase activity GO:0003924 ISO
    GTPase activity GO:0003924 TAS
    G protein activity GO:0003925 IEA
    protein binding GO:0005515 IPI
    GTP binding GO:0005525 IDA
    GTP binding GO:0005525 IEA
    GTP binding GO:0005525 ISO
    GDP binding GO:0019003 IDA
    GDP binding GO:0019003 ISO
    small GTPase binding GO:0031267 IPI
    retromer complex binding GO:1905394 ISO
Biological Process
    autophagosome assembly GO:0000045 ISO
    protein targeting to lysosome GO:0006622 ISO
    epidermal growth factor catabolic process GO:0007174 ISO
    endosome to lysosome transport GO:0008333 IBA
    endosome to lysosome transport GO:0008333 ISO
    response to bacterium GO:0009617 ISO
    protein transport GO:0015031 IEA
    lipid catabolic process GO:0016042 IEA
    viral release from host cell GO:0019076 ISO
    protein to membrane docking GO:0022615 ISO
    synaptic vesicle recycling via endosome GO:0036466 EXP
    synaptic vesicle recycling via endosome GO:0036466 IDA
    retrograde transport, endosome to Golgi GO:0042147 ISO
    early endosome to late endosome transport GO:0045022 ISO
    early endosome to late endosome transport GO:0045022 ISS
    bone resorption GO:0045453 IMP
    positive regulation of protein catabolic process GO:0045732 ISO
    intracellular transport GO:0046907 ISO
    positive regulation of viral process GO:0048524 ISO
    establishment of vesicle localization GO:0051650 ISO
    lipophagy GO:0061724 ISO
    lipophagy GO:0061724 ISS
    phagosome acidification GO:0090383 ISO
    phagosome acidification GO:0090383 ISS
    phagosome-lysosome fusion GO:0090385 IBA
    phagosome-lysosome fusion GO:0090385 ISO
    phagosome-lysosome fusion GO:0090385 ISS
    neurotransmitter receptor transport, postsynaptic endosome to lysosome GO:0098943 ISO
    vesicle-mediated transport in synapse GO:0099003 ISO
    endosome to plasma membrane protein transport GO:0099638 ISO
    endosome to plasma membrane protein transport GO:0099638 ISS
    negative regulation of exosomal secretion GO:1903542 ISO
    positive regulation of exosomal secretion GO:1903543 ISO
Subcellular Localization
    autophagosome membrane GO:0000421 IEA
    cytoplasm GO:0005737 ISO
    mitochondrion GO:0005739 ISO
    mitochondrion GO:0005739 ISS
    lysosome GO:0005764 IBA
    lysosome GO:0005764 ISO
    lysosome GO:0005764 ISO
    lysosomal membrane GO:0005765 IEA
    lysosomal membrane GO:0005765 ISO
    endosome GO:0005768 ISO
    late endosome GO:0005770 IBA
    late endosome GO:0005770 IDA
    late endosome GO:0005770 ISO
    late endosome GO:0005770 TAS
    Golgi apparatus GO:0005794 ISO
    lipid droplet GO:0005811 IEA
    lipid droplet GO:0005811 ISO
    lipid droplet GO:0005811 ISS
    cytosol GO:0005829 ISO
    cytosol GO:0005829 ISS
    endosome membrane GO:0010008 ISO
    phagocytic vesicle membrane GO:0030670 IEA
    synaptic vesicle membrane GO:0030672 EXP
    synaptic vesicle membrane GO:0030672 IDA
    synaptic vesicle membrane GO:0030672 IMP
    synaptic vesicle membrane GO:0030672 ISO
    retromer complex GO:0030904 ISO
    late endosome membrane GO:0031902 IEA
    late endosome membrane GO:0031902 ISO
    late endosome membrane GO:0031902 ISS
    mitochondrial membrane GO:0031966 IEA
    melanosome membrane GO:0033162 IEA
    phagophore assembly site membrane GO:0034045 ISO
    terminal bouton GO:0043195 HDA
    phagocytic vesicle GO:0045335 IBA
    phagocytic vesicle GO:0045335 ISO
    phagocytic vesicle GO:0045335 ISS
    exocytic vesicle GO:0070382 ISO
    alveolar lamellar body GO:0097208 IDA
    presynaptic endosome GO:0098830 IDA
    presynaptic endosome GO:0098830 IMP
    presynaptic endosome GO:0098830 NAS
    glutamatergic synapse GO:0098978 ISO
 Experiment description of studies that identified Rab7a in exosomes
1
Experiment ID 225
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
GAPDH|CD63
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✔
NTA
Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry
PubMed ID 25998041    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description Proteomic Analysis of Extracellular Vesicles Released by Adipocytes of Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty (OLETF) Rats.
Authors "Lee JE, Moon PG, Lee IK, Baek MC"
Journal name Protein J
Publication year 2015
Sample Adipocytes
Sample name Adipocytes
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Filtration
Ultracentrifugation
Flotation density -
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry
Western blotting
2
Experiment ID 35
MISEV standards
✔
CEM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|Alix|CD81|CD63
Enriched markers
✔
HSPA5
Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry
PubMed ID 19367702    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description Characterization and Comprehensive Proteome Profiling of Exosomes Secreted by Hepatocytes.
Authors "Conde-Vancells J, Rodriguez-Suarez E, Embade N, Gil D, Matthiesen R, Valle M, Elortza F, Lu SC, Mato JM, Falcon-Perez JM"
Journal name JPR
Publication year 2008
Sample Hepatocytes
Sample name Hepatocytes
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Filtration
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density -
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QTOF]
Western blotting
3
Experiment ID 90
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
HSC70|HSP90|TSG101|MHCI
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
PubMed ID 21828046    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description The proteo-lipidic composition of exosomes changes during reticulocyte maturation.
Authors "Carayon K, Chaoui K, Ronzier E, Lazar I, Bertrand-Michel J, Roques V, Balor S, Terce F, Lopez A, Salome L, Joly E"
Journal name JBC
Publication year 2011
Sample Reticulocytes
Sample name Reticulocytes - D2 Rep 1
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.16-1.21 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Lipids
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
Western blotting
4
Experiment ID 94
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|HSP90|HSC70|MHCI
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
PubMed ID 21828046    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description The proteo-lipidic composition of exosomes changes during reticulocyte maturation.
Authors "Carayon K, Chaoui K, Ronzier E, Lazar I, Bertrand-Michel J, Roques V, Balor S, Terce F, Lopez A, Salome L, Joly E."
Journal name JBC
Publication year 2011
Sample Reticulocytes
Sample name Reticulocytes - D4 Rep 1
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.16-1.21 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Lipids
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
Western blotting
5
Experiment ID 95
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|HSP90|HSC70|MHCI
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
PubMed ID 21828046    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description The proteo-lipidic composition of exosomes changes during reticulocyte maturation.
Authors "Carayon K, Chaoui K, Ronzier E, Lazar I, Bertrand-Michel J, Roques V, Balor S, Terce F, Lopez A, Salome L, Joly E."
Journal name JBC
Publication year 2011
Sample Reticulocytes
Sample name Reticulocytes - D7 Rep 1
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.13-1.25 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Lipids
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
Western blotting
6
Experiment ID 96
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|HSP90|HSC70|MHCI
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
PubMed ID 21828046    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description The proteo-lipidic composition of exosomes changes during reticulocyte maturation.
Authors "Carayon K, Chaoui K, Ronzier E, Lazar I, Bertrand-Michel J, Roques V, Balor S, Terce F, Lopez A, Salome L, Joly E."
Journal name JBC
Publication year 2011
Sample Reticulocytes
Sample name Reticulocytes - D2 Rep 2
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.16-1.21 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Lipids
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
Western blotting
7
Experiment ID 97
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|HSP90|HSC70|MHCI
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
PubMed ID 21828046    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description The proteo-lipidic composition of exosomes changes during reticulocyte maturation.
Authors "Carayon K, Chaoui K, Ronzier E, Lazar I, Bertrand-Michel J, Roques V, Balor S, Terce F, Lopez A, Salome L, Joly E."
Journal name JBC
Publication year 2011
Sample Reticulocytes
Sample name Reticulocytes - D4 Rep 2
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.16-1.21 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Lipids
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
Western blotting
8
Experiment ID 98
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|HSP90|HSC70|MHCI
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
PubMed ID 21828046    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description The proteo-lipidic composition of exosomes changes during reticulocyte maturation.
Authors "Carayon K, Chaoui K, Ronzier E, Lazar I, Bertrand-Michel J, Roques V, Balor S, Terce F, Lopez A, Salome L, Joly E."
Journal name JBC
Publication year 2011
Sample Reticulocytes
Sample name Reticulocytes - D7 Rep 2
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.13-1.25 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Lipids
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
Western blotting
9
Experiment ID 99
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|HSP90|HSC70|MHCI
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
PubMed ID 21828046    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description The proteo-lipidic composition of exosomes changes during reticulocyte maturation.
Authors "Carayon K, Chaoui K, Ronzier E, Lazar I, Bertrand-Michel J, Roques V, Balor S, Terce F, Lopez A, Salome L, Joly E."
Journal name JBC
Publication year 2011
Sample Reticulocytes
Sample name Reticulocytes - D2 Rep 3
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.16-1.21 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Lipids
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
Western blotting
10
Experiment ID 100
MISEV standards
✔
EM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|HSP90|HSC70|MHCI
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
PubMed ID 21828046    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description The proteo-lipidic composition of exosomes changes during reticulocyte maturation.
Authors "Carayon K, Chaoui K, Ronzier E, Lazar I, Bertrand-Michel J, Roques V, Balor S, Terce F, Lopez A, Salome L, Joly E."
Journal name JBC
Publication year 2011
Sample Reticulocytes
Sample name Reticulocytes - D4 Rep 3
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.16-1.21 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Lipids
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry [QSTAR]
Mass spectrometry [Orbitrap]
Western blotting
11
Experiment ID 192
MISEV standards
✔
CEM
Biophysical techniques
✔
TSG101|HSP70|CD63|CD81|FLOT
Enriched markers
✘ Negative markers
✘ Particle analysis
Identified molecule protein
Identification method Mass spectrometry
PubMed ID 20535238    
Organism Rattus norvegicus
Experiment description Candidate biomarkers in exosome-like vesicles purified from rat and mouse urine samples.
Authors "Conde-Vancells J, Rodriguez-Suarez E, Gonzalez E, Berisa A, Gil D, Embade N, Valle M, Luka Z, Elortza F, Wagner C, Lu SC, Mato JM, Falcon-Perez M."
Journal name Proteomics Clin Appl
Publication year 2010
Sample Urine
Sample name Urine - Rats of liver injury
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Filtration
UltracentrifugationSucrose cushion
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density -
Molecules identified in the study Protein
Methods used in the study Mass spectrometry
 Protein-protein interactions for Rab7a
  Protein Interactor ExoCarta ID Identification method PubMed Species
1 Dao  
Affinity Capture-MS Rattus norvegicus
2 Ntrk1  
Affinity Capture-Western Rattus norvegicus
3 Itm2b 290364
Affinity Capture-MS Rattus norvegicus
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