ATG7 Autophagy Related 7 Homolog (S. Cerevisiae) (ATG7) ELISA Kit for Human

This gene was identified based on homology to Pichia pastoris GSA7 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae APG7. In the yeast, the protein appears to be required for fusion of peroxisomal and vacuolar membranes. The protein shows homology to the ATP-binding and catalytic sites of the E1 ubiquitin activating enzymes. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2009]

ATG7: Functions as an E1 enzyme essential for multisubstrates such as ATG8-like proteins and ATG12. Forms intermediate conjugates with ATG8-like proteins (GABARAP, GABARAPL1, GABARAPL2 or MAP1LC3A). PE-conjugation to ATG8-like proteins is essential for autophagy. Also acts as an E1 enzyme for ATG12 conjugation to ATG5 and ATG3. Homodimer. Interacts with ATG3 and ATG12. The complex, composed of ATG3 and ATG7, plays a role in the conjugation of ATG12 to ATG5. Widely expressed, especially in kidney, liver, lymph nodes and bone marrow. Belongs to the ATG7 family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Ubiquitin conjugating system; Autophagy

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 3p25.3

Cellular Component: cytoplasm; axoneme; cytosol

Molecular Function: protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; APG8 activating enzyme activity; APG12 activating enzyme activity; ubiquitin activating enzyme activity; transcription factor binding

Biological Process: positive regulation of apoptosis; regulation of protein ubiquitination; protein ubiquitination; pyramidal neuron development; adult walking behavior; post-embryonic development; protein transport; cardiac muscle cell development; protein amino acid lipidation; protein catabolic process; positive regulation of autophagy; amino acid metabolic process; central nervous system neuron axonogenesis; cerebellar Purkinje cell layer development; protein modification process; C-terminal protein lipidation; liver development; cellular response to starvation; neurological system process; cellular response to nitrogen starvation; protein modification by small protein conjugation; positive regulation of protein modification process; positive regulation of protein catabolic process; mitochondrion degradation; cerebral cortex development; positive regulation of macroautophagy; negative regulation of apoptosis