FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as TM41B_RAT, Tmem41b. Phospholipid scramblase involved in lipid homeostasis and membrane dynamics processes. Has phospholipid scramblase activity toward cholesterol and phosphatidylserine, as well as phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylcholine. Required for autophagosome formation: participates in early stages of autophagosome biogenesis at the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane by reequilibrating the leaflets of the ER as lipids are extracted by ATG2 (ATG2A or ATG2B) to mediate autophagosome assembly. In addition to autophagy, involved in other processes in which phospholipid scramblase activity is required (By similarity). Required for normal motor neuron development (By similarity). Interacts with VMP1. Interacts with COPA, COPB1, VDAC1 and ERLIN2. Interacts with ATG2A. Interacts with SURF4.

EXTERNAL LINKS

Tmem41b

Transmembrane protein 41B

Tmem41b

Molecular Synopsis