Bi-directional protein transport between the ER and Golgi

Marcus C.S. Lee (Lead / Corresponding author), Elizabeth A. Miller (Lead / Corresponding author), Jonathan Goldberg (Lead / Corresponding author), Lelio Orci, Randy Schekman

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Abstract

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the Golgi comprise the first two steps in protein secretion. Vesicular carriers mediate a continuous flux of proteins and lipids between these compartments, reflecting the transport of newly synthesized proteins out of the ER and the retrieval of escaped ER residents and vesicle machinery. Anterograde and retrograde transport is mediated by distinct sets of cytosolic coat proteins, the COPII and COPI coats, respectively, which act on the membrane to capture cargo proteins into nascent vesicles. We review the mechanisms that govern coat recruitment to the membrane, cargo capture into a transport vesicle, and accurate delivery to the target organelle.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)87-123
Number of pages37
JournalAnnual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology
Volume20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Nov 2004

Keywords

  • Cargo selection
  • Coat proteins
  • COPI
  • COPII
  • Vesicle transport

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Developmental Biology
  • Cell Biology

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