Modulates the morphology of formed caveolae in cardiomyocytes, but is not required for caveolar formation. Facilitates the recruitment of MAPK1/3 to caveolae within cardiomyocytes and regulates alpha-1 adrenergic receptor-induced hypertrophic responses in cardiomyocytes through MAPK1/3 activation. Contributes to proper membrane localization and stabilization of caveolin-3 (CAV3) in cardiomyocytes (By similarity). Induces RHOA activation and activates NPPA transcription and myofibrillar organization through the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway .
Cytoplasm, myofibril, sarcomere . Cytoplasm . Cytoplasm, cytosol . Cell membrane, sarcolemma . Membrane, caveola . Cell membrane . In cardiomyocytes, accumulates in the Z-line of the sarcomere. In vascular smooth muscle cells, detected diffusely throughout the cytoplasm. Localizes in the caveolae in a caveolin-dependent manner. .