AP2M1
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
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AP-2 complex subunit mu is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AP2M1 gene.[5]
AliasesAP2M1, AP50, CLAPM1, mu2, adaptor related protein complex 2 mu 1 subunit, adaptor related protein complex 2 subunit mu 1, MRD60
External IDsOMIM: 601024; MGI: 1298405; HomoloGene: 3000; GeneCards: AP2M1; OMA:AP2M1 - orthologs
Function
This gene encodes a subunit of the heterotetrameric coat assembly protein complex 2 (AP2), which belongs to the adaptor complexes medium subunits family. The encoded protein is required for the activity of a vacuolar ATPase, which is responsible for proton pumping occurring in the acidification of endosomes and lysosomes. The encoded protein may also play an important role in regulating the intracellular trafficking and function of CTLA-4 protein. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[6]