RAB11FIP4
Description
The RAB11FIP4 (RAB11 family interacting protein 4) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 17.
RAB11FIP4 is a protein encoded by the RAB11FIP4 gene in humans.
RAB11FIP4 is involved in regulating the movement of cellular membranes, a process called endocytic traffic. It plays a crucial role in cell division, specifically in the final step called abscission. RAB11FIP4 acts as a guide, directing recycling endosome membranes to the cleavage furrow during late cytokinesis, which is essential for the separation of daughter cells. In the case of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection, RAB11FIP4 may facilitate the release of the virus from the nucleus. This function is independent of another protein called ARF6.
RAB11FIP4 is also known as FIP4-Rab11, RAB11-FIP4.
