background:
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of a family of RIM-binding proteins. RIMs are active zone proteins that regulate neurotransmitter release. This gene has been found fused to the receptor-type tyrosine kinase gene RET by gene rearrangement due to the translocation t(10;12)(q11;p13). Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
Function:
Regulatory subunit of the IKK complex. Probably recruits IkappaBalpha/NFKBIA to the complex. May be involved in the organization of the cytomatrix at the nerve terminals active zone (CAZ) which regulates neurotransmitter release. May be involved in vesicle trafficking at the CAZ. May be involved in Rab-6 regulated endosomes to Golgi transport. The protein is a member of a family of RIM-binding proteins. RIMs are active zone proteins that regulate neurotransmitter release. This gene has been found fused to the receptor-type tyrosine kinase gene RET by gene rearrangement due to the translocation t(10;12)(q11;p13). Five transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Subunit:
Part of a complex with CHUK, IKBKB and IKBKG. Interacts with CHUK, IKBKB and IKBKG. The interaction with IKBKG is independent of CHUK and IKBKB. Interacts with NFKBIA. Isoform 4 interacts with PPFIA1, and through its SLCterminus with the PDZ domains of RIMS1 and RIMS2. Interacts with ERC2/CAST1. Interacts with the GTB-bound forms of RAB6A isoform 1 and isoform 2 and with RAB6B. The interaction was strongest with RAB6B, followed by RAB6A isoform 2 and weakest with RAB6A isoform 1 (By similarity).
Subcellular Location:
Cytoplasmic. Membrane; peripheral membrane protein. Golgi apparatus; Golgi apparatus membrane; peripheral membrane protein.
Tissue Specificity:
Widely expressed. Isoform 2 and isoform 4 are abundantly expressed in brain. Isoform 1 and isoform 3 are predominantly expressed in testis and thyroid, and isoform 1 predominates in other tissues tested.
DISEASE:
Defects in ERC1 are a cause of thyroid papillary carcinoma (TPC) [MIM:188550]. TPC is a common tumor of the thyroid that typically arises as an irregular, solid or cystic mass from otherwise normal thyroid tissue. Papillary carcinomas are malignant neoplasm characterized by the formation of numerous, irregular, finger-like projections of fibrous stroma that is covered with a surface layer of neoplastic epithelial cells. Note=A chromosomal aberration involving ERC1/RAB6IP2 is found in cause of thyroid papillary carcinomas. Translocation t(10;12)(q11;p13) involving RET. In vitro, isoform 1, isoform 3 and isoform 5 participating in a ERC1-RET fusion protein activate tyrosine-protein kinase activity.
Similarity:
Contains 1 FIP-RBD domain.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 23085 Human
Entrez Gene: 111173 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 261366 Rat
Omim: 607127 Human
SwissProt: Q8IUD2 Human
SwissProt: Q99MI1 Mouse
SwissProt: Q811U3 Rat
Unigene: 601216 Human
Unigene: 288860 Mouse
Unigene: 441361 Mouse
Unigene: 207836 Rat
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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