AP-1 complex subunit mu-2 is a
protein
Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, respon ...
that in humans is encoded by the ''AP1M2''
gene
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Function
This gene encodes a subunit of the heterotetrameric adaptor-related protein complex 1 (AP-1), which belongs to the adaptor complexes medium subunits family. This protein is capable of interacting with tyrosine-based sorting signals.
Interactions
AP1M2 has been shown to
interact
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AP2B1
AP-2 complex subunit beta is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''AP2B1'' gene.
Function
The protein encoded by this gene is one of two large chain components of the AP2 adaptor complex, which serves to link clathrin to receptors in co ...
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