Rab-interacting lysosomal protein is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''RILP''
gene
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.
Function
RILP, along with the GTPase RAB7 (MIM 602298), controls late endocytic transport.
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Interactions
RILP (gene) has been shown to
interact
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with
RAB7A
Ras-related protein Rab-7a is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''RAB7A'' gene.
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.
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