Integrin-FAK-SRC signaling pathway module

A compact integrin signaling module. Extracellular-matrix engagement clusters integrins, talin/kindlin link cytoplasmic integrin tails to actin, FAK/PTK2 and SRC-family kinases are recruited and activated at focal adhesions, and adaptor scaffolds such as paxillin route the signal to Rho GTPase, MAPK, PI3K, migration, survival, and mechanotransduction outputs. The module is grounded in GO:0007229 and includes PAINT PTN anchors for the FAK/SRC tyrosine kinase tier where local IBD rows support the role.

MODULE:integrin_fak_src_signalingDRAFTSignaling Pathwaymodules/integrin_fak_src_signaling.yaml
integrin-mediated signaling pathwayGO:0007229
GO:0007229
integrin-mediated signaling pathway
The module is grounded in the GO biological process term for integrin-mediated signaling.
4Nodes
3Parts
0Variant Sets
0Variants
5Annotons
2Connections

Derived QC

Recommended-field compliance

100.0% recommended fields populated

All recommended fields populated.

Module deep research

✗ none found

No MODULE:integrin_fak_src_signaling deep-research report alongside the module YAML.

Leaf nodes lacking representative members

✓ every leaf node grounds to a representative protein.

Template conformance

✓ every declared conforms_to bundle matches its template motif.

Function consistency and core coverage

2 gene-function check(s) reflected in core functions · 0 conflict(s) · 2 evidence or coverage gap(s) (4 comparison(s))

Retained noncore functions are reported separately; they do not require promotion to core functions. Support from representative genes does not establish conservation across the whole family. Missing reviews or identifiers leave a claim unverified.

AnnotonParticipantFunctionAssessment
fak_kinase PTK2
UniProtKB:Q05397
Family Representative
non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase activity
GO:0004715
Core Supported
The GO molecular function is reflected in core_functions (exact term or a reviewed subclass).
src_kinase SRC
UniProtKB:P12931
Family Representative
protein tyrosine kinase activity
GO:0004713
Core Supported
The GO molecular function is reflected in core_functions (exact term or a reviewed subclass).
fak_kinase focal adhesion kinase / non-receptor tyrosine kinases
PANTHER:PTHR24418
Family
non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase activity
GO:0004715
Family Review Missing
No supported structured family review is available for PANTHER:PTHR24418.
src_kinase SRC-family non-receptor tyrosine kinases
PANTHER:PTHR24418
Family
protein tyrosine kinase activity
GO:0004713
Family Review Missing
No supported structured family review is available for PANTHER:PTHR24418.

Gene-review completeness (4/5 grounded genes reviewed)

1 complete review(s) · 0 with deep research · 1 missing review · 4 reviewed but lacking deep research

Gene Review Complete Deep research
ITGB1 P05556 ✓ 347/349 ✗
PXN P49023 ✗ — —
PTK2 Q05397 ✓ 229/234 ✗
SRC P12931 ✓ 550/551 ✗
TLN1 Q9Y490 ✓ ✓ ✗

Details

Context
plasma membraneGO:0005886 cytosolGO:0005829
Integrin-FAK-SRC signaling pathwaySignaling Pathwayintegrin_fak_src_signaling
integrin-mediated signaling pathwayGO:0007229
Context
plasma membraneGO:0005886 cytosolGO:0005829

Connections

Integrin clustering and talin linkage recruit and activate FAK/SRC.
Activated FAK/SRC phosphorylate focal-adhesion adaptors and downstream effectors.
Part 1: integrin engagement and linkage to actin
Integrin clustering and talin linkageRegulatory Stepintegrin_clustering

Extracellular-matrix ligand engagement and cytoplasmic talin binding cluster integrins and mechanically link them to the actin cytoskeleton.

Annotons

Integrin beta-1 receptor subunit
integrin_beta1
Participant: Gene Product: ITGB1
Gene Product:

Processes

integrin-mediated signaling pathwayGO:0007229

Integrin receptor subunit exemplar for ECM-triggered signaling.

Talin cytoskeletal linker
talin_linker
Participant: Gene Product: TLN1
Gene Product:

Integrin-tail and actin-binding adaptor that promotes integrin activation and force coupling.

Part 2: FAK/SRC kinase activation
FAK/SRC focal-adhesion kinase moduleReactionfak_src_activation

Integrin clustering recruits FAK and SRC-family kinases to focal adhesions, enabling mutual activation.

Annotons

FAK/PTK2 kinase
fak_kinase
Participant: Family: focal adhesion kinase / non-receptor tyrosine kinases
Family:
focal adhesion kinase / non-receptor tyrosine kinasesPANTHER:PTHR24418
Representative Members: PTK2UniProtKB:Q05397

Function

non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase activityGO:0004715

Focal-adhesion kinase scaffold/catalyst activated after integrin engagement.

SRC-family kinase
src_kinase
Participant: Family: SRC-family non-receptor tyrosine kinases
Family:
SRC-family non-receptor tyrosine kinasesPANTHER:PTHR24418
Representative Members: SRCUniProtKB:P12931

Function

protein tyrosine kinase activityGO:0004713

Partner kinase that phosphorylates focal-adhesion substrates and signaling adaptors.

Part 3: focal-adhesion adaptor output
Paxillin/adaptor output to Rho, MAPK, and PI3K branchesRegulatory Stepfocal_adhesion_output

Phosphorylated focal-adhesion adaptors recruit effectors for motility, survival, and mechanotransduction.

Annotons

Paxillin scaffold
paxillin_adaptor
Participant: Gene Product: PXN
Gene Product:

Phosphotyrosine scaffold organizing focal-adhesion downstream branches.