Involved in the transport of proteins between the endosomes and the trans Golgi network. Involved in the recruitment of SGSM2 to melanosomes and is required for the proper trafficking of melanogenic enzymes TYR, TYRP1 and DCT/TYRP2 to melanosomes in melanocytes.
基因名
RAB9A
蛋白名
Ras-related protein Rab-9A
亚细胞定位
Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor; Cytoplasmic side (Potential). Endoplasmic reticulum membrane (Potential). Golgi apparatus membrane (Potential). Late endosome.
相似性
Belongs to the small GTPase superfamily. Rab family.