Lysosomal membrane glycoproteins bind cholesterol and contribute to lysosomal cholesterol export
LAMP1 and LAMP2 proteins are highly abundant, ubiquitous, mammalian proteins that line the lysosome limiting membrane, and protect it from lysosomal hydrolase action. LAMP2 deficiency causes Danon’s disease, an X-linked hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. LAMP2 is needed for chaperone-mediated autophagy, a...
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| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2016-09-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/21635 |