| Literature DB >> 24875739 |
Abstract
Clathrin-independent endocytosis removes membrane receptors and other proteins from the cell surface, yet the mechanisms controlling this process remain unclear. Galectin-3 is now shown to regulate the biogenesis of a subpopulation of clathrin-independent carriers (CLICs). Galectin-3 binds to glycosylated cargo proteins and interacts with membrane glycosphingolipids to induce membrane deformation and CLIC formation.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24875739 DOI: 10.1038/ncb2983
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Cell Biol ISSN: 1465-7392 Impact factor: 28.824