VAC14 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

This gene encodes a scaffold protein that is a component of the PIKfyve protein kinase complex. This complex is responsible for the synthesis of phosphatidylinositol 3,5-bisphosphate, an important component of cellular membranes, from phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate. Mice lacking a functional copy of this gene exhibit severe neurodegeneration. Mutations in the human gene have been identified in patients with a childhood onset progressive neurological disorder characterized by impaired movement, dystonia, and striatal abnormalities. [provided by RefSeq, May 2017]

VAC14: The PI(3,5)P2 regulatory complex regulates both the synthesis and turnover of phosphatidylinositol 3,5-bisphosphate (PtdIns(3,5)P2). Acts as a positive activator of PIKfyve kinase activity. Also required to maintain normal levels of phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PtdIns(3)P) and phosphatidylinositol 5-phosphate (PtdIns(5)P). Plays a role in the biogenesis of endosome carrier vesicles (ECV) / multivesicular bodies (MVB) transport intermediates from early endosomes. Belongs to the VAC14 family.

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 16q22.1

Cellular Component: Golgi membrane; endoplasmic reticulum; late endosome membrane; early endosome membrane; endosome membrane

Molecular Function: protein binding; receptor activity

Biological Process: viral reproduction; phospholipid metabolic process; phosphatidylinositol biosynthetic process; regulation of lipid kinase activity; signal transduction