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Golgi-associated RAB2 interactor protein 1A (GARIN1A)

Target
GARIN1A
Molecular classification
Other (non-receptor, non-enzyme, non-ion channel), Vesicle-trafficking effector, Golgi-associated protein
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Overview

Golgi-associated RAB2 interactor protein 1A is a member of the GARIN/FAM71 protein family, characterized by a RAB2-binding domain that enables interaction with RAB2A/B small GTPases. It is predominantly expressed in the testis and localizes to the Golgi apparatus, where it contributes to vesicle trafficking required for acrosome biogenesis and normal sperm head morphology. Functional knockouts in animal models indicate a critical role in male fertility, but it is not a recognized therapeutic target and its nomenclature is frequently confounded with related family members

Other names
GARIN1AFAM137BFAM71F2GARIGolgi-associated RAB2B interactor
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Biological functions

Acrosome biogenesisSperm head morphogenesisMembrane traffickingVesicle anchoring/processing in the Golgi apparatus
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Disease associations

Male infertility (Animal genetic studies)Other
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Biomarkers

Highly expressed in testis, may be a candidate biomarker for testicular function or defects

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