GOLGA8A
GOLGA8A, also known as Golgin A8 family member A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GOLGA8A gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the golgin subfamily of coiled-coil proteins. The golgins are localized primarily to the Golgi apparatus and play a role in its structure and function.
Function[edit | edit source]
The Golgi apparatus is a key organelle in the endomembrane system of eukaryotic cells, playing a central role in the modification, sorting, and transport of proteins and lipids. The golgin subfamily of coiled-coil proteins, including GOLGA8A, have been implicated in the maintenance of Golgi structure and in vesicle tethering. Vesicle tethering involves the initial, long range attachment of a transport vesicle to its target membrane, before the interaction of SNARE proteins to drive membrane fusion.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Alterations in the Golgi apparatus and its associated proteins, such as GOLGA8A, have been observed in a variety of diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. However, the specific role of GOLGA8A in these diseases is not yet fully understood and is the subject of ongoing research.
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