Atlastin-3

Definition:

GTPase tethering membranes through formation of trans-homooligomers and mediating homotypic fusion of endoplasmic reticulum membranes. Functions in endoplasmic reticulum tubular network biogenesis.

References:

[1]. Junjie Hu, et al. A class of dynamin-like GTPases involved in the generation of the tubular ER network. Cell. 2009 Aug 7;138(3):549-61. [Content Brief]

[2]. Neggy Rismanchi, et al. Atlastin GTPases are required for Golgi apparatus and ER morphogenesis. Hum Mol Genet. 2008 Jun 1;17(11):1591-604. [Content Brief]

[3]. Songyu Wang, et al. Cooperation of the ER-shaping proteins atlastin, lunapark, and reticulons to generate a tubular membrane network. Elife. 2016 Sep 13;5:e18605. [Content Brief]

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