Structural highlights
Function
[VTA1_HUMAN] Involved in the endosomal multivesicular bodies (MVB) pathway. MVBs contain intraluminal vesicles (ILVs) that are generated by invagination and scission from the limiting membrane of the endosome and mostly are delivered to lysosomes enabling degradation of membrane proteins, such as stimulated growth factor receptors, lysosomal enzymes and lipids. Thought to be a cofactor of VPS4A/B, which catalyzes disassembles membrane-associated ESCRT-III assemblies. Involved in the sorting and down-regulation of EGFR (By similarity). Involved in HIV-1 budding.[1]
References
- ↑ Ward DM, Vaughn MB, Shiflett SL, White PL, Pollock AL, Hill J, Schnegelberger R, Sundquist WI, Kaplan J. The role of LIP5 and CHMP5 in multivesicular body formation and HIV-1 budding in mammalian cells. J Biol Chem. 2005 Mar 18;280(11):10548-55. Epub 2005 Jan 11. PMID:15644320 doi:http://dx.doi.org/M413734200
