Adaptin

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<StructureSection load='2vgl' size='350' side='right' caption='Structure of Adaptin core: AP-α-2 (grey), AP-β-1 (light green), AP-μ-1 (green), AP-σ-1 (olive green) complex with inositole hexakisphosphate (PDB entry 2vgl)' scene=> Adaptin (AP) are proteins which mediate the formation of vescicles by clathrin-coated pits. The AP complex is a hetertetramer composed of 2 large AP: AP-α or AP-γ and AP-β, a medium-size AP: AP-μ and small AP: AP-σ. AP complexes connect proteins and lipids to clathrin budding sites. There are different AP complexes in mammals.

3D structures of adaptin

Updated on 12-November-2014

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