Rabbit anti-Human RAB38 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P57729

Target Species

Human

Target Name

RAB38

Target Full Name

Ras-related protein Rab-38

Target Function

May be involved in melanosomal transport and docking. Involved in the proper sorting of TYRP1. Involved in peripheral melanosomal distribution of TYRP1 in melanocytes; the function, which probably is implicating vesicle-trafficking, includes cooperation with ANKRD27 and VAMP7. Plays a role in the maturation of phagosomes that engulf pathogens, such as S.aureus and M.tuberculosis. Plays an important role in the control of melanin production and melanosome biogenesis. In concert with RAB32, regulates the proper trafficking of melanogenic enzymes TYR, TYRP1 and DCT/TYRP2 to melanosomes in melanocytes.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor; Cytoplasmic side. Melanosome. Cytoplasmic vesicle, phagosome. Cytoplasmic vesicle, phagosome membrane; Lipid-anchor; Cytoplasmic side. Melanosome membrane.

Target Protein Families

Small GTPase superfamily, Rab family

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in melanocytes.

Target Synonyms

Antigen NY MEL 1 ; Melanoma antigen NY MEL 1; Melanoma antigen NY-MEL-1; NY MEL 1; RAB 38; Rab related GTP binding protein; Rab38; RAB38 member RAS oncogene family; RAB38_HUMAN; Ras related protein Rab 38; Ras-related protein Rab-38; rrGTPbp

Target Background

Enables several functions, including AP-1 adaptor complex binding activity; AP-3 adaptor complex binding activity; and BLOC-2 complex binding activity. Involved in several processes, including endosome to melanosome transport; melanosome assembly; and phagosome acidification. Located in several cellular components, including cytoplasmic vesicle; lysosome; and mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membrane.