Structural highlights
Function
VAS1_MOUSE Accessory subunit of the proton-transporting vacuolar (V)-ATPase protein pump, which is required for luminal acidification of secretory vesicles (PubMed:18713856). Guides the V-type ATPase into specialized subcellular compartments, such as neuroendocrine regulated secretory vesicles or the ruffled border of the osteoclast, thereby regulating its activity. Involved in membrane trafficking and Ca(2+)-dependent membrane fusion. May play a role in the assembly of the V-type ATPase complex. In aerobic conditions, involved in intracellular iron homeostasis, thus triggering the activity of Fe(2+) prolyl hydroxylase (PHD) enzymes, and leading to HIF1A hydroxylation and subsequent proteasomal degradation (By similarity). In islets of Langerhans cells, may regulate the acidification of dense-core secretory granules (PubMed:18713856).[UniProtKB:Q15904][1]
References
- ↑ Louagie E, Taylor NA, Flamez D, Roebroek AJ, Bright NA, Meulemans S, Quintens R, Herrera PL, Schuit F, Van de Ven WJ, Creemers JW. Role of furin in granular acidification in the endocrine pancreas: identification of the V-ATPase subunit Ac45 as a candidate substrate. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Aug 26;105(34):12319-24. PMID:18713856 doi:10.1073/pnas.0800340105
