Importin subunit alpha-5 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''KPNA1''
gene
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.
Interactions
Importin subunit alpha-5 has been shown to
interact
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with
KPNB1
Importin subunit beta-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''KPNB1'' gene.
Function
Nucleocytoplasmic transport, a signal- and energy-dependent process, takes place through nuclear pore complexes embedded in the nuclear envelope. T ...
and
UBR5
E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase UBR5 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ''UBR5'' gene.
Function
This gene encodes a progestin-induced protein, which belongs to the HECT (homology to E6-AP carboxyl terminus) family. The HECT family protei ...
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Armadillo-repeat-containing proteins
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