Synaptic vesicle membrane protein VAT-1 homolog

Definition:

Possesses ATPase activity (By similarity). Plays a part in calcium-regulated keratinocyte activation in epidermal repair mechanisms. Has no effect on cell proliferation. Negatively regulates mitochondrial fusion in cooperation with mitofusin proteins (MFN1-2).

References:

[1]. Judith Koch, et al. Human VAT-1: a calcium-regulated activation marker of human epithelial cells. Arch Dermatol Res. 2003 Sep;295(5):203-10. [Content Brief]

[2]. S Mertsch, et al. Vesicle amine transport protein-1 (VAT-1) is upregulated in glioblastomas and promotes migration. Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol. 2009 Aug;35(4):342-52. [Content Brief]

[3]. Yuka Eura, et al. Identification of a novel protein that regulates mitochondrial fusion by modulating mitofusin (Mfn) protein function. J Cell Sci. 2006 Dec 1;119(Pt 23):4913-25. [Content Brief]

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