Clathrin-binding proteins: got a motif? Join the network!
Clathrin plays a key function in membrane and protein trafficking through the endocytic and late secretory pathways. Its role as a molecular scaffold that drives formation of transport vesicles requires binding to a number of proteins with distinct functional and structural properties. Recent studies have revealed that most of these proteins interact with clathrin through surprisingly simple, linear arrangements of acidic and hydrophobic amino acid residues. This article discusses the different types of clathrin-binding proteins and motifs as well as the physiological significance of these proteins in clathrin-dependent events.
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Dept of Human Genetics, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine, Gonda Center, Room 6357B, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7088, USA. edellangelica@mednet.ucla.edu
D000818:Animals; D001665:Binding Sites; D002352:Carrier Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*; D002966:Clathrin / Q000378:metabolism; D050883:HSC70 Heat-Shock Proteins; D018840:HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins; D008024:Ligands
D002352:Carrier Proteins; D002966:Clathrin; D050883:HSC70 Heat-Shock Proteins; D018840:HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins; D008024:Ligands