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Syntaxin 16: Unraveling cellular physiology through a ubiquitous SNARE molecule

Syntaxin 16: Unraveling cellular physiology through a ubiquitous SNARE molecule Syntaxin 16 (Syx16) is member of the soluble N‐ethylmaleimide sensitive factor attachment protein receptor (SNARE) family of molecules that functions in membrane fusion in eukaryotic cells. A rather ubiquitously expressed, tail‐anchored membrane protein localized mainly at the trans‐Golgi network (TGN), it mediates primarily retrograde endosomal‐TGN transport. In spite of its ubiquitous expression, Syx16 has specific and interesting roles in the physiology of specialized cells, including Glut4 dynamics, dendritic outgrowth‐related membrane traffic, and cytokinesis. We discussed these physiological functions of Syx16 in the light of what is known of its subcellular localization, vesicular trafficking pathways involved, cognate SNARE partners and other interacting proteins. Further, we speculate on some possible pathophysiological roles of Syx16. J. Cell. Physiol. 225: 326–332, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Cellular Physiology Wiley

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Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
ISSN
0021-9541
eISSN
1097-4652
DOI
10.1002/jcp.22286
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20589833
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Abstract

Syntaxin 16 (Syx16) is member of the soluble N‐ethylmaleimide sensitive factor attachment protein receptor (SNARE) family of molecules that functions in membrane fusion in eukaryotic cells. A rather ubiquitously expressed, tail‐anchored membrane protein localized mainly at the trans‐Golgi network (TGN), it mediates primarily retrograde endosomal‐TGN transport. In spite of its ubiquitous expression, Syx16 has specific and interesting roles in the physiology of specialized cells, including Glut4 dynamics, dendritic outgrowth‐related membrane traffic, and cytokinesis. We discussed these physiological functions of Syx16 in the light of what is known of its subcellular localization, vesicular trafficking pathways involved, cognate SNARE partners and other interacting proteins. Further, we speculate on some possible pathophysiological roles of Syx16. J. Cell. Physiol. 225: 326–332, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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Journal of Cellular PhysiologyWiley

Published: Nov 1, 2010

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