2r2q

Structural highlights

Function

[GBRL1_HUMAN] Increases cell-surface expression of kappa-type opioid receptor through facilitating anterograde intracellular trafficking of the receptor. Involved in formation of autophagosomal vacuoles.^{[1] [2]}

Evolutionary Conservation

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See Also

• GABA receptor-associated protein 3D structures

References

1. ↑ Chen C, Li JG, Chen Y, Huang P, Wang Y, Liu-Chen LY. GEC1 interacts with the kappa opioid receptor and enhances expression of the receptor. J Biol Chem. 2006 Mar 24;281(12):7983-93. Epub 2006 Jan 23. PMID:16431922 doi:M509805200
2. ↑ Chakrama FZ, Seguin-Py S, Le Grand JN, Fraichard A, Delage-Mourroux R, Despouy G, Perez V, Jouvenot M, Boyer-Guittaut M. GABARAPL1 (GEC1) associates with autophagic vesicles. Autophagy. 2010 May;6(4):495-505. doi: 10.4161/auto.6.4.11819. Epub 2010 May 16. PMID:20404487 doi:10.4161/auto.6.4.11819