EXOC3
Description
The EXOC3 (exocyst complex component 3) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 5.
EXOC3 is a protein that plays a crucial role in the process of vesicle trafficking in human cells. It is a component of the exocyst complex, a multi-protein complex responsible for targeting exocytic vesicles to specific docking sites on the plasma membrane. This complex is highly conserved across various organisms, and its components are involved in interactions with the actin cytoskeleton and vesicle transport machinery. The exocyst complex is essential for the development of cell polarity, particularly in epithelial cells. EXOC3 has been shown to interact with other proteins, including DLG3 and EXOC4, suggesting its involvement in a complex network of cellular processes.
EXOC3 is a component of the exocyst complex, which plays a crucial role in the process of docking exocytic vesicles to specific sites on the plasma membrane, ultimately facilitating the fusion of these vesicles with the membrane.
EXOC3 is also known as SEC6, SEC6L1, Sec6p.
