Membrane-associated phosphatidylinositol transfer protein 1 is a

protein Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, respo ...

that in humans is encoded by the ''PITPNM1''

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Function

PITPNM1 belongs to a family of proteins that share homology with the Drosophila retinal degeneration B (rdgB) protein. upplied by OMIMref name="entrez" /> It was found that aggressive metastasized cancer cells produced more of the PITPNC1 protein. In contrast,

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that had not spread had lower expression of PITPNC1. Studies reveal that PITPNC1 promotes

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secretion by binding Golgi-resident PI4P and localizing

RAB1B Ras-related protein Rab-1B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''RAB1B'' gene. Interactions RAB1B has been shown to Protein-protein interaction, interact with GOLGA2. References Further reading

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to the Golgi. RAB1B localization to the Golgi allows for the recruitment of GOLPH3 (Golgi phosphoprotein 3), which facilitates Golgi extension and enhanced vesicular release. PITPNC1-mediated vesicular release drives metastasis by increasing the secretion of pro-invasive and pro-angiogenic mediators HTRA1,

MMP1 Interstitial collagenase, also known as fibroblast collagenase, and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ''MMP1'' gene. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to chromosome 11q22.3. ...

, FAM3C,

PDGFA Platelet-derived growth factor subunit A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''PDGFA'' gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the platelet-derived growth factor family. The four members of this family are mitogenic factors ...

, and

ADAM10 A Disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain-containing protein 10, also known as ADAM10 or CDw156 or CD156c is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''ADAM10'' gene. Function Members of the ADAM family are cell surface proteins with a uni ...

Interactions

PITPNM1 has been shown to

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with

PTK2B Protein tyrosine kinase 2 beta is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ''PTK2B'' gene. Function This gene encodes a cytoplasmic protein tyrosine kinase that is involved in calcium-induced regulation of ion channels and activation of the ...