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Golgin subfamily A member 8G (GOLGA8G)

Target: GOLGA8G
Molecular classification: Golgin; coiled-coil structural Golgi protein family

Overview

Golgin subfamily A member 8G (GOLGA8G) is a member of the golgin family, a group of coiled-coil structural proteins localized in the Golgi apparatus. These proteins are responsible for tethering events crucial for the fusion of membranes involved in vesicle transport, and for supporting the structure of Golgi cisternae. Golgins interact with small GTPases, such as Rab and Arl family proteins, to mediate the positioning and trafficking processes essential for Golgi function. The specific function of GOLGA8G has not been comprehensively defined in the literature, and it is primarily recognized as a structural element in the Golgi. There is currently no evidence linking GOLGA8G directly to therapeutic interventions or major diseases.

Other names: Golgin subfamily A member 8GGOLGA8GDKFZp434K052GOLGA8FGolgi autoantigenGolgin subfamily a, 8GPutative golgin subfamily A member 8F/8GPutative golgin subfamily A member 8G

Biological functions

Structural support for Golgi apparatusMembrane tethering (tethering of vesicles and organelles to the Golgi)Potential roles in trafficking and organizational maintenance of the Golgi apparatus

Disease associations

There is no evidence for a direct disease association such as cancer, inflammation, or neurodegenerative disease for GOLGA8G specifically. Some golgins are studied in relation to cellular structure and transport defects, but no specific disease is consistently linked to GOLGA8G

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