Secretory carrier membrane proteins

Authors

Angus Law, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Vocational Training CouncilFollow
Cheung Ming Chow, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Liwen Jiang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Staff Page link

Dr LAW Ho Yin Angus

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2012

Keywords

Cell plate, Endocytosis, Endosome, Exocytosis, Protein trafficking, SCAMP, TGN

DOI

10.1007/s00709-011-0295-0

Abstract

Secretory carrier membrane proteins (SCAMPs) are a family of integral membrane proteins that play roles in mediating exocytosis in animal cells. However, relatively little is known about the subcellular localization, trafficking, and function of SCAMPs in plants. Several recent studies in plant cells indicate that plant SCAMPs share many similarities with their mammalian homologs although there are differences. In this review, we will first summarize and compare animal and plant SCAMPs in terms of their subcellular localization, trafficking, and possible functions. We will then present a phylogenetic analysis of plant and animal SCAMPs. Finally, we will present expression analysis on selective Arabidopsis SCAMPs in the hope of pointing to directions for functional characterization of plant SCAMPs in the future.

Source Publication

Protoplasma

Volume Number

249

Issue Number

2

ISSN

0033-183X

First Page

269

Last Page

283

Recommended Citation

Law, A.,Chow, C.,& Jiang, L. (2012). Secretory carrier membrane proteins. Protoplasma, 249 (2), 269-283. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00709-011-0295-0