title: (Pro)renin receptor: subcellular localizations and functions.
abstract: Since its first report in 1996, the concept of the so-called (Pro)renin receptor ((P)RR/ATP6ap2) has dramactically evolved from a receptor mediating cellular effects of (pro)renin, to a protein with more basic and potentially essential intracellular functions. Among the arguments urging to reconsider the role of (P)RR was the observation that its localization appears mainly intracellular, although this does not preclude potential functions at the cell surface. However, despite about 10 years of research boosted by the generation of genetically modified animal models, the basic mechanisms of action of this protein at the cellular level remain elusive. This review aims at discussing the functions described for (P)RR in relation to its subcellular localization(s).
authors.affiliation: Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine, Robert-Roessle-Strasse 10, D-13125 Berlin-Buch, Germany. g.sihn@mdc-berlin.de
authors.forename: Gabin
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sihn
authors.forename: Celine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Burckle
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rousselle
authors.forename: Tatiana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Reimer
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bader
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001692:Biological Transport / Q000502:physiology; D004721:Endoplasmic Reticulum / Q000378:metabolism*; D057809:HEK293 Cells; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D022161:Transport Vesicles / Q000378:metabolism*; D025262:Vacuolar Proton-Translocating ATPases / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D000093342:Prorenin Receptor
chemical_list: C458319:ATP6AP2 protein, human; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface; D025262:Vacuolar Proton-Translocating ATPases; D000093342:Prorenin Receptor