Research Article

Protein Profiling of Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelium Cell Secretome: The Differentiation Factors Characterization for Retinal Ganglion Cell line

Table 2

The functions of 132 proteins identified in this study were presented into functional categories based on their annotations in the GO database.

SwissProt No.Protein nameProtein function

O00160Myosin IfMyosins are actin-based motor molecules with ATPase activity. Unconventional myosins serve in intracellular movements
O00339Matrilin-2 precursorInvolved in matrix assembly
O00459Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase regulatory subunit βBinds to activated (phosphorylated) protein-tyrosine kinases, through its SH2 domain, and acts as an adapter, mediating the association of the p110 catalytic unit to the plasma membrane.
O00469Procollagen-lysine,2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 2 precursorForms hydroxylysine residues in -Xaa-Lys-Gly- sequences in collagens. These hydroxylysines serve as sites of attachment for carbohydrate units and are essential for the stability of the intermolecular collagen cross-links
O00623Peroxisome assembly protein 12Required for protein import into peroxisomes
O14686Myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia protein 2Histone methyltransferase. Methylates “Lys-4” of histone H3. H3 “Lys-4” methylation represents a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional activation. Plays a central role in β-globin locus transcription regulation by being recruited by NFE2. Acts as a coactivator for estrogen receptor by being recruited by ESR1, thereby activating transcription
O15020Spectrin β chain, brain 2Probably plays an important role in neuronal membrane skeleton
O15240Neurosecretory protein VGF precursorMay be involved in the regulation of cell-cell interactions or in synaptogenesis during the maturation of the nervous system
O15516Circadian locomotors output cycles protein kaputARNTL/2-CLOCK heterodimers activate E-box element (3′-CACGTG-5′) transcription of a number of proteins of the circadian clock. Activates transcription of PER1 and PER2. This transcription is inhibited in a feedback loop by PER and CRY proteins. Has intrinsic histone acetyltransferase activity and this enzymatic function contributes to chromatin-remodeling events implicated in circadian control of gene expression
O43395U4/U6 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein Prp3Participates in pre-mRNA splicing. May play a role in the assembly of the U4/U5/U6 tri-snRNP complex
O43707α-actinin-4F-actin cross-linking protein which is thought to anchor actin to a variety of intracellular structures. This is a bundling protein
O60242Brain-specific angiogenesis inhibitor 3 precursorMight be involved in angiogenesis inhibition and suppression of glioblastoma
O60333Kinesin-like protein KIF1BMotor for anterograde transport of mitochondria. Has a microtubule plus end-directed motility
O75095Multiple epidermal growth factor-like domains 6 precursor
O94851Protein MICAL-2
O94985Calsyntenin-1 precursorInduces KLC1 association with vesicles and functions as a cargo in axonal anterograde transport. Complex formation with APBA2 and APP, stabilizes APP metabolism and enhances APBA2-mediated suppression of β-APP40 secretion, due to the retardation of intracellular APP maturation. In complex with APBA2 and C99, a C-terminal APP fragment, abolishes C99 interaction with PSEN1 and thus APP C99 cleavage by γ-secretase, most probably through stabilization of the direct interaction between APBA2 and APP. The intracellular fragment AlcICD suppresses APBB1-dependent transactivation stimulated by APP C-terminal intracellular fragment (AICD), most probably by competing with AICD for APBB1-binding. May modulate calcium-mediated postsynaptic signals
O95239Chromosome-associated kinesin KIF4AMotor protein that translocates PRC1 to the plus ends of interdigitating spindle microtubules during the metaphase to anaphase transition, an essential step for the formation of an organized central spindle midzone and midbody and for successful cytokinesis. May play a role in mitotic chromosomal positioning and bipolar spindle stabilization
O95248SET-binding factor 1Probable pseudophosphatase. Lacks several amino acids in the catalytic pocket which renders it catalytically inactive as a phosphatase. The pocket is, however, sufficiently preserved to bind phosphorylated substrates, and may be protect them from phosphatases. Inhibits myoblast differentiation in vitro and induces oncogenic transformation in fibroblasts
O95271Tankyrase 1Regulate vesicle trafficking and modulate the subcellular distribution of SLC2A4/GLUT4-vesicles. Has PARP activity and can modify TERF1, and thereby contribute to the regulation of telomere length
O95274Ly6/PLAUR domain-containing protein 3 precursorSupports cell migration. May be involved in urothelial cell-matrix interactions. May be involved in tumor progression
O95352Autophagy-related protein 7E1 enzyme essential for multisubstrates such as GABARAPL1 and ATG12
P00390Glutathione reductase, mitochondrial precursorMaintains high levels of reduced glutathione in the cytosol
P00441Superoxide dismutase (Cu-Zn)Destroys radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems
P00505Aspartate aminotransferase, mitochondrial precursorFacilitates cellular uptake of long-chain free fatty acids
P01024Complement C3 precursorC3 plays a central role in the activation of the complement system. Its processing by C3 convertase is the central reaction in both classical and alternative complement pathways. After activation C3b can bind covalently, via its reactive thioester, to cell surface carbohydrates or immune aggregates. Derived from proteolytic degradation of complement C3, C3a anaphylatoxin is a mediator of local inflammatory process. It induces the contraction of smooth muscle, increases vascular permeability, and causes histamine release from mast cells and basophilic leukocytes
P01034Cystatin C precursorAs an inhibitor of cysteine proteinases, this protein is thought to serve an important physiological role as a local regulator of this enzyme activity
P02452Collagen α-1(I) chain precursorType I collagen is a member of group I collagen (fibrillar forming collagen)
P02686Myelin basic proteinThe classic group of MBP isoforms (isoform 4-isoform 14) are with PLP the most abundant protein components of the myelin membrane in the CNS. They have a role in both its formation and stabilization. The smaller isoforms might have an important role in remyelination of denuded axons in multiple sclerosis. The nonclassic group of MBP isoforms (isoform 1-isoform 3/Golli-MBPs) may preferentially have a role in the early developing brain long before myelination, maybe as components of transcriptional complexes, and may also be involved in signaling pathways in T-cells and neural cells. Differential splicing events combined with optional posttranslational modifications give a wide spectrum of isomers, with each of them potentially having a specialized function. Induces T-cell proliferation
P02751Fibronectin precursorFibronectins bind cell surfaces and various compounds including collagen, fibrin, heparin, DNA, and actin. Fibronectins are involved in cell adhesion, cell motility, opsonization, wound healing, and maintenance of cell shape. Interaction with TNR mediates inhibition of cell adhesion and neurite outgrowth
P02768Serum albumin precursorSerum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin, and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloidal osmotic pressure of blood
P04075Fructose-bisphosphate aldolase A
P04080Cystatin BIntracellular thiol proteinase inhibitor
P04179Superoxide dismutaseDestroys radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems
P06733α-enolaseMultifunctional enzyme that, as well as its role in glycolysis, plays a part in various processes such as growth control, hypoxia tolerance, and allergic responses. May also function in the intravascular and pericellular fibrinolytic system due to its ability to serve as a receptor and activator of plasminogen on the cell surface of several cell-types such as leukocytes and neurons. May be a tumor suppressor
P06744Glucose-6-phosphate isomeraseNeuroleukin is a neurotrophic factor for spinal and sensory neurons
P07195L-lactate dehydrogenase B chain
P07737Profilin-1Binds to actin and affects the structure of the cytoskeleton. At high concentrations, profilin prevents the polymerization of actin, whereas it enhances it at low concentrations. By binding to PIP2, it inhibits the formation of IP3 and DG
P07814Bifunctional aminoacyl-tRNA synthetaseCatalyzes the attachment of the cognate amino acid to the corresponding tRNA in a two-step reaction: the amino acid is first activated by ATP to form a covalent intermediate with AMP and is then transferred to the acceptor end of the cognate tRNA
P07900Heat shock protein HSP 90-αMolecular chaperone. Has ATPase activity
P07996Thrombospondin-1 precursorAdhesive glycoprotein that mediates cell-to-cell and cell-to-matrix interactions. Can bind to fibrinogen, fibronectin, laminin, type V collagen, and integrins α-V/ β-1, α-V/ β-3 and α-IIb/ β-3
P08238Heat shock protein HSP 90- βMolecular chaperone. Has ATPase activity.
P09104γ-enolaseHas neurotrophic and neuroprotective properties on a broad spectrum of central nervous system (CNS) neurons. Binds, in a calcium-dependent manner, to cultured neocortical neurons and promotes cell survival
P09382Galectin-1Cell apoptosis and cell differentiation
P09486SPARC precursorAppears to regulate cell growth through interactions with the extracellular matrix and cytokines. Binds calcium and copper, several types of collagen, albumin, thrombospondin, PDGF and cell membranes. There are two calcium binding sites; an acidic domain that binds 5 to 8 Ca(2+) with a low affinity and an EF-hand loop that binds a Ca(2+) ion with a high affinity
P09493Tropomyosin 1 α chainBinds to actin filaments in muscle and nonmuscle cells. Plays a central role, in association with the troponin complex, in the calcium dependent regulation of vertebrate striated muscle contraction. Smooth muscle contraction is regulated by interaction with caldesmon. In non-muscle cells is implicated in stabilizing cytoskeleton actin filaments
P09622Dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase, mitochondrial precursorLipoamide dehydrogenase is a component of the glycine cleavage system as well as of the α-ketoacid dehydrogenase complexes
P09972Fructose-bisphosphate aldolase C
P10071Zinc finger protein GLI3A role in limb and brain development
P10599ThioredoxinParticipates in various redox reactions through the reversible oxidation of its active center dithiol to a disulfide and catalyzes dithiol-disulfide exchange reactions
P10909Clusterin precursorNot yet clear. It is known to be expressed in a variety of tissues, and it seems to be able to bind to cells, membranes, and hydrophobic proteins. It has been associated with programmed cell death (apoptosis)
P11047Laminin γ-1 chain precursorBinding to cells via a high-affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration, and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components
P11117Lysosomal acid phosphatase precursor
P12814α-actinin-1F-actin cross-linking protein which is thought to anchor actin to a variety of intracellular structures. This is a bundling protein
P13569Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatorInvolved in the transport of chloride ions. May regulate bicarbonate secretion and salvage in epithelial cells by regulating the SLC4A7 transporter
P13929β-enolaseAppears to have a function in striated muscle development and regeneration
P14136Glial fibrillary acidic protein, astrocyteGFAP, a class-III intermediate filament, is a cell-specific marker that, during the development of the central nervous system, distinguishes astrocytes from other glial cells
P14174Macrophage migration inhibitory factorMediator in regulating the function of macrophage in host defense
P14618Pyruvate kinase isozymes M1/M2Glycolytic enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphoryl group from phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) to ADP, generating ATP
P15531Nucleoside diphosphate kinase ASynthesis of nucleoside triphosphates other than ATP
P16035Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2 precursorComplexes with metalloproteinases (such as collagenases) and irreversibly inactivates them. Known to act on MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-10, MMP-13, MMP-14, MMP-15, MMP-16, and MMP-19
P17612cAMP-dependent protein kinase, α-catalytic subunitPhosphorylates a large number of substrates in the cytoplasm and the nucleus
P18669Phosphoglycerate mutase 1Interconversion of 3- and 2-phosphoglycerate with 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate as the primer of the reaction. Can also catalyze the reaction of synthase and phosphatase, but with a reduced activity
P23528Cofilin-1Controls reversibly actin polymerization and depolymerization
P26232α-2 catenin
P27797Calreticulin precursorMolecular calcium binding chaperone promoting folding, oligomeric assembly and quality control in the ER via the calreticulin/calnexin cycle. This lectin interacts transiently with almost all of the monoglucosylated glycoproteins that are synthesized in the ER. Interacts with the DNA-binding domain of NR3C1 and mediates its nuclear export
P29400Collagen α-5(IV) chain precursorType IV collagen is the major structural component of glomerular basement membranes (GBM), forming a “chicken-wire” meshwork together with laminins, proteoglycans and entactin/nidogen
P29401Transketolase
P30086Phosphatidylethanolamine-binding protein 1Binds ATP, opioids, and phosphatidylethanolamine. Has lower affinity for phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylcholine. Serine protease inhibitor which inhibits thrombin, neuropsin, and chymotrypsin but not trypsin, tissue type plasminogen activator, and elastase/HCNP may be involved in the function of the presynaptic cholinergic neurons of the central nervous system. HCNP increases the production of choline acetyltransferase but not acetylcholinesterase. Seems to be mediated by a specific receptor
P30154Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase 2A 65 kDa regulatory subunit A β isoformThe PR65 subunit of protein phosphatase 2A serves as a scaffolding molecule to coordinate the assembly of the catalytic subunit and a variable regulatory B subunit
P34932Heat shock 70 kDa protein 4
P35442Thrombospondin-2 precursorAdhesive glycoprotein that mediates cell-to-cell and cell-to-matrix interactions. Can bind to fibrinogen, fibronectin, laminin, and type V collagen
P35573Glycogen debranching enzymeMultifunctional enzyme acting as 1,4-α-D-glucan:1,4-α-D-glucan 4-α-D-glycosyltransferase and amylo-1,6-glucosidase in glycogen degradation
P35609α-actinin-2F-actin cross-linking protein which is thought to anchor actin to a variety of intracellular structures. This is a bundling protein
P35711Transcription factor SOX-5Binds specifically to the DNA sequence 5′-AACAAT-3′. Activates transcription of COL2A1 and AGC1 in vitro
P37268Squalene synthetase
P39191Alu subfamily SB2 sequence contamination warning entry
P40925Malate dehydrogenase, cytoplasmic
P46940Ras GTPase-activating-like protein IQGAP1Binds to activated CDC42 but does not stimulate its GTPase activity. It associates with calmodulin. Could serve as an assembly scaffold for the organization of a multimolecular complex that would interface incoming signals to the reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton at the plasma membrane. May promote neurite outgrowth
P49746Thrombospondin-3 precursorAdhesive glycoprotein that mediates cell-to-cell and cell-to-matrix interactions. Can bind to fibrinogen, fibronectin, laminin, and type V collagen
P50395Rab GDP dissociation inhibitor βRegulates the GDP/GTP exchange reaction of most Rab proteins by inhibiting the dissociation of GDP from them, and the subsequent binding of GTP to them
P53618Coatomer subunit βThe coatomer is a cytosolic protein complex that binds to dilysine motifs and reversibly associates with Golgi nonclathrin-coated vesicles, which further mediate biosynthetic protein transport from the ER, via the Golgi up to the trans Golgi network. Coatomer complex is required for budding from Golgi membranes, and is essential for the retrograde Golgi-to-ER transport of dilysine-tagged proteins. In mammals, the coatomer can only be recruited by membranes associated to ADP-ribosylation factors (ARFs), which are small GTP-binding proteins; the complex also influences the Golgi structural integrity, as well as the processing, activity, and endocytic recycling of LDL receptors
P58546MyotrophinCerebellar morphogenesis
P59998Actin-related protein 2/3 complex subunit 4Actin-binding component of the Arp2/3 complex which is involved in regulation of actin polymerization and together with an activating nucleation-promoting factor (NPF) mediates the formation of branched actin networks
P60174Triosephosphate isomerase
P62937Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase APPIases accelerate the folding of proteins
P6310414-3-3 protein zeta/deltaAdapter protein implicated in the regulation of a large spectrum of both general and specialized signaling pathway. Binds to a large number of partners, usually by recognition of a phosphoserine or phosphothreonine motif. Binding generally results in the modulation of the activity of the binding partner
P78527DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunitSerine/threonine-protein kinase that acts as a molecular sensor for DNA damage. Involved in DNA nonhomologous end joining (NHEJ) required for double-strand break (DSB) repair and V(D)J recombination. Must be bound to DNA to express its catalytic properties. Promotes processing of hairpin DNA structures in V(D)J recombination by activation of the hairpin endonuclease artemis (DCLRE1C). The assembly of the DNA-PK complex at DNA ends is also required for the NHEJ ligation step. Required to protect and align broken ends of DNA. May also act as a scaffold protein to aid the localization of DNA repair proteins to the site of damage. Found at the ends of chromosomes, suggesting a further role in the maintenance of telomeric stability and the prevention of chromosomal end fusion. Also involved in modulation of transcription. Recognizes the substrate consensus sequence (ST)-Q. Phosphorylates “Ser-139” of histone variant H2AX/H2AFX, thereby regulating DNA damage response mechanism. Phosphorylates DCLRE1C, c-Abl/ABL1, histone H1, HSPCA, c-jun/JUN, p53/TP53, PARP1, POU2F1, DHX9, SRF, XRCC1, XRCC1, XRCC4, XRCC5, XRCC6, WRN, c-myc/MYC, and RFA2. Can phosphorylate C1D not only in the presence of linear DNA but also in the presence of supercoiled DNA. Ability to phosphorylate TP53/p53 in the presence of supercoiled DNA is dependent on C1D
P81274G-protein signaling modulator 2Plays an important role in spindle pole orientation. Interacts and contributes to the functional activity of G(i) α proteins. Acts to stabilize the apical complex during neuroblast divisions
P81605Dermcidin precursorDCD-1 displays antimicrobial activity thereby limiting skin infection by potential pathogens in the first few hours after bacterial colonization. Highly effective against E. coli, E. faecalis, S. aureus and C. albicans. Optimal pH and salt concentration resemble the conditions in sweat. Survival-promoting peptide promotes survival of neurons and displays phosphatase activity. It may bind IgG
P82279Crumbs homolog 1 precursorPhotoreceptor morphogenesis in the retina/May maintain cell polarization and adhesion
Q04760Lactoylglutathione lyaseCatalyzes the conversion of hemimercaptal, formed from methylglyoxal and glutathione, to S-lactoylglutathione
Q06495Sodium-dependent phosphate transport protein 2AMay be involved in actively transporting phosphate into cells via Na(+) cotransport in the renal brush border membrane. Probably mediates 70–80% of the apical influx
Q06830Peroxiredoxin-1Involved in redox regulation of the cell. Reduces peroxides with reducing equivalents provided through the thioredoxin system but not from glutaredoxin. May play an important role in eliminating peroxides generated during metabolism. Might participate in the signaling cascades of growth factors and tumor necrosis factor-α by regulating the intracellular concentrations of H2O2
Q08378Golgin subfamily A member 3Golgi autoantigen; probably involved in maintaining Golgi structure
Q08380Galectin-3-binding protein precursorPromotes integrin-mediated cell adhesion. May stimulate host defense against viruses and tumor cells
Q12799T-complex protein 10A homolog
Q12841Follistatin-related protein 1 precursorMay modulate the action of some growth factors on cell proliferation and differentiation. Binds heparin
Q13045Protein flightless-1 homologMay play a role as coactivator in transcriptional activation by hormone-activated nuclear receptors (NR) and acts in cooperation with NCOA2 and CARM1. Involved in estrogen hormone signaling. Involved in early embryonic development (By similarity). May play a role in regulation of cytoskeletal rearrangements involved in cytokinesis and cell migration
Q13075Baculoviral IAP repeat-containing protein 1Prevents motor-neuron apoptosis induced by a variety of signals
Q13136Liprin-α-1Regulate the disassembly of focal adhesions/may localize receptor-like tyrosine phosphatases type 2A at specific sites on the plasma membrane, possibly regulating their interaction with the extracellular environment and their association with substrates
Q13371Phosducin-like protein
Q13740CD166 antigen precursorCell adhesion molecule that binds to CD6. Involved in neurite extension by neurons via heterophilic and homophilic interactions. May play a role in the binding of T- and B-cells to activated leukocytes, as well as in interactions between cells of the nervous system
Q14980Nuclear mitotic apparatus protein 1May be a structural component of the nucleus
Q15084Protein disulfide-isomerase A6 precursorCatalyzes the rearrangement of -S-S- bonds in proteins
Q15113Procollagen C-endopeptidase enhancer 1 precursorBinds to the C-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen and enhances procollagen C-proteinase activity
Q32MQ0Protein ZNF750
Q5VTR2Ubiquitin-protein ligase BRE1AE3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that mediates monoubiquitination of “Lys-120” of histone H2B. H2B “Lys-120” ubiquitination gives a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional activation and is also prerequisite for histone H3 “Lys-4” and “Lys-79” methylation. Forms a ubiquitin ligase complex in cooperation with the E2 enzyme UBE2E1/UBCH6. It thereby plays a central role in histone code and gene regulation. Required for transcriptional activation of Hox genes. Recruited to the MDM2 promoter, probably by being recruited by p53/TP53, and thereby acts as a transcriptional coactivator
Q6KC79Nipped-B-like proteinProbably plays a structural role in chromatin. Involved in sister chromatid cohesion, possibly by interacting with the cohesin complex
Q6NUM9All-trans-retinol 13,14-reductase precursorPlay a role in the metabolism of vitamin A
Q6ZU80Protein C14orf145
Q6ZUB1Protein C9orf79
Q7L1I2Synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2BProbably plays a role in the control of regulated secretion in neural and endocrine cells
Q7Z3E2Protein C10orf118
Q8IWJ2GRIP and coiled-coil domain-containing protein 2Function probably involved in maintaining Golgi structure
Q8N0X7SpartinMay be implicated in endosomal trafficking, or microtubule dynamics, or both.
Q8N1I0Dedicator of cytokinesis protein 4Involved in regulation of adherens junction between cells. Functions as a guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF), which activates Rap1 small GTPase by exchanging bound GDP for free GTP
Q8TEU7Rap guanine nucleotide exchange factor 6Guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) for Rap1A, Rap2A, and M-Ras GTPases. Does not interact with cAMP
Q8TF76Serine/threonine-protein kinase HaspinRequired for normal alignment of chromosomes at metaphase. Phosphorylates histone H3 “Thr-3” during mitosis
Q8WUT4Uncharacterized protein C20orf75 precursorMay play an important role in hippocampus-dependent long-lasting memory
Q96EZ8Microspherule protein 1Modulates the transcription repressor activity of DAXX by recruiting it to the nucleolus. May be an inhibitor of TERT telomerase activity
Q96Q42AlsinMay act as a GTPase regulator. Controls survival and growth of spinal motoneurons
Q9BXM0PeriaxinIs required for maintenance of peripheral nerve myelin sheath/may have a role in axon-glial interactions
Q9NVP4Protein C20orf12
Q9NX63Coiled-coil-helix-coiled-coil-helix domain-containing protein 3
Q9P0K1ADAM 22 precursorProbable ligand for integrin in the brain. This is a noncatalytic metalloprotease-like protein. Involved in regulation of cell adhesion and spreading and in inhibition of cell proliferation
Q9UM47Neurogenic locus notch homolog protein 3 precursorFunctions as a receptor for membrane-bound ligands Jagged1, Jagged2, and Delta1 to regulate cell-fate determination. Upon ligand activation through the released notch intracellular domain (NICD) it forms a transcriptional activator complex with RBP-Jκ and activates genes of the enhancer of split locus. Affects the implementation of differentiation, proliferation, and apoptotic programs
Q9UM54Myosin-6Myosins are actin-based motor molecules with ATPase activity. Unconventional myosins serve in intracellular movements. Myosin 6 is a reverse-direction motor protein that moves towards the minus-end of actin filaments. Has slow rate of actin-activated ADP release due to weak ATP binding. Functions in a variety of intracellular processes such as vesicular membrane trafficking and cell migration. Required for the structural integrity of the Golgi apparatus via the p53-dependent prosurvival pathway. Appears to be involved in a very early step of clathrin-mediated endocytosis in polarized epithelial cells. May act as a regulator of F-actin dynamics. May play a role in transporting DAB2 from the plasma membrane to specific cellular targets. Required for structural integrity of inner ear hair cells
Q9UPQ9Trinucleotide repeat-containing 6B proteinPlays a role in RNA-mediated gene silencing by both micro-RNAs (miRNAs) and short interfering RNAs (siRNAs). Required for miRNA-dependent translational repression and siRNA-dependent endonucleolytic cleavage of complementary mRNAs by argonaute family proteins
Q9UPT6C-jun-amino-terminal kinase-interacting protein 3Mediates JNK signaling by aggregating specific components of the MAPK cascade to form a functional JNK signaling module. May function as a regulator of vesicle transport, through interactions with the JNK-signaling components and motor proteins
Q9UQ26Regulating synaptic membrane exocytosis protein 2Rab effector involved in exocytosis. May act as scaffold protein.
Q9Y333U6 snRNA-associated Sm-like protein LSm2Binds specifically to the 3′-terminal U-tract of U6 snRNA. May be involved in pre-mRNA splicing
Q9Y587AP-4 complex subunit sigma-1Subunit of novel type of clathrin- or nonclathrin-associated protein coat involved in targeting proteins from the trans-Golgi network (TGN) to the endosomal-lysosomal system

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