P24 protein family

P24 protein family is a group of transmembrane proteins that are major components of COPI and COPII-coated vesicles. The family is also known as EMP24/GP25L/p24 family and TMP21-like proteins. The latter naming was after transmembrane emp24 domain-containing protein 10 that was found in the human brain. It was claimed to block the beta-amyloid peptide, which is implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease.

P24 protein family
Identifiers
SymbolTMP21
PfamPF01105
InterProIPR015720
Membranome140

References

    Further reading

    • "Protein blocks Alzheimer's toxins in lab tests". CBC News. 27 April 2006.
    • Chien F, Hasegawa H, Schmitt-Ulms G, Kawarai T, Bohm C, Katayama T, et al. (2006). "TMP21 is a presenilin complex component that modulates gamma-but not epsilon-secretase activities". Nature. 440: 1208–1212.
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