Recombinant Human PRA1 family protein 3 (ARL6IP5), Truncated

Uniprot Id

O75915

Target Species

Human

Target Name

ARL6IP5

Target Full Name

PRA1 family protein 3

Target Function

Regulates intracellular concentrations of taurine and glutamate. Negatively modulates SLC1A1/EAAC1 glutamate transport activity by decreasing its affinity for glutamate in a PKC activity-dependent manner. Plays a role in the retention of SLC1A1/EAAC1 in the endoplasmic reticulum.

Target Subcellular Location

Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cytoplasm. Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton.

Target Protein Families

PRA1 family

Target Synonyms

ARL6IP5; DERP11; JWA; PRA2; PRAF3; HSPC127; PRA1 family protein 3; ADP-ribosylation factor-like protein 6-interacting protein 5; ARL-6-interacting protein 5; Aip-5; Cytoskeleton-related vitamin A-responsive protein; Dermal papilla-derived protein 11; GTRAP3-18; Glutamate transporter EAAC1-interacting protein; JM5; Prenylated Rab acceptor protein 2; Protein JWa; Putative MAPK-activating protein PM27

Target Background

Expression of this gene is affected by vitamin A. The encoded protein of this gene may be associated with the cytoskeleton. A similar protein in rats may play a role in the regulation of cell differentiation. The rat protein binds and inhibits the cell membrane glutamate transporter EAAC1. The expression of the rat gene is upregulated by retinoic acid, which results in a specific reduction in EAAC1-mediated glutamate transport.