Vamp3 Protein is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
VAMP3 (Cellubrevin) is a v-SNARE protein involved in synaptic vesicle trafficking and endosomal recycling. It mediates vesicle fusion with target membranes.
VAMP3 Protein is encoded by the VAMP3 gene. It is a Vesicle-associated membrane protein (v-SNARE). The UniProt ID is Q15886.
- Molecular Weight: 11 kDa
- Localization: Vesicle membrane, Endosomes
- PDB Structures: 5W5J
VAMP3 (Cellubrevin) is a v-SNARE protein involved in synaptic vesicle trafficking and endosomal recycling. It mediates vesicle fusion with target membranes.
The protein is expressed in Vesicle membrane, Endosomes and plays important roles in cellular physiology.
VAMP3 dysfunction may contribute to synaptic vesicle cycling defects in neurodegenerative diseases.
VAMP3 is a target for understanding synaptic function.
The study of Vamp3 Protein has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
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