ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
p24 family
;
Membrane traffic
;
Transmembrane protein
;
Protein sorting
;
Protein transport
;
Coat protein
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The p24 family of small transmembrane proteins was discovered recently in yeast and mammalian cells, and some of its members have been implicated in biosynthetic protein transport. The p24 proteins are proposed to act on transport vesicles as receptors for coat and/or cargo, but their precise function(s) remain controversial. Here, we describe this protein family, and we review the available experimental data concerning their localization and function. Finally, we hypothesize about a possible role of p24 proteins in organelle morphogenesis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01294710
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