Abstract / Description of output
The SNARE (soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive fusion protein-attachment protein receptor) protein SNAP-25 (25 kDa synaptosome-associated protein) is essential for regulated exocytosis in neuronal and neuroendocrine cells. Whereas the majority of SNARE proteins contain transmembrane domains, SNAP-25 is instead anchored to membranes by the palmitoylation of a central cysteine-rich region. in this review, we discuss the mechanisms of SNAP-25 palmitoylation and how this modification regulates the intracellular trafficking and exocytotic function of this essential protein.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 163-166 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Biochemical Society Transactions |
Volume | 38 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2010 |