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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Membrane Proteins > Vesicular Transport Proteins > Adaptor Proteins, Vesicular Transport

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Adaptor Proteins, Vesicular Transport  

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  • Vesicular Transport Adaptor Protein
  • Vesicular Transport Adaptor Proteins

Scope note

  • A class of proteins involved in the transport of molecules via TRANSPORT VESICLES. They perform functions such as binding to the cell membrane, capturing cargo molecules and promoting the assembly of CLATHRIN. The majority of adaptor proteins exist as multi-subunit complexes, however monomeric varieties have also been found.

History note

  • 2005(1987)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D033942

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