Epsins: adaptors in endocytosis?

Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2002 Dec;3(12):971-7. doi: 10.1038/nrm970.

Abstract

Endocytic adaptor proteins select specific cargo for internalization by endocytosis through clathrin-coated pits or vesicles. Recent studies indicate that epsins might also be classified as adaptors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptor Proteins, Vesicular Transport / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Binding Sites
  • Carrier Proteins / genetics
  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism
  • Clathrin / metabolism
  • Endocytosis / physiology*
  • Models, Biological
  • Neuropeptides / genetics
  • Neuropeptides / metabolism*
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary
  • Receptors, Cell Surface / metabolism
  • Ubiquitin / metabolism
  • Vesicular Transport Proteins*
  • Yeasts / physiology

Substances

  • Adaptor Proteins, Vesicular Transport
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Clathrin
  • Neuropeptides
  • Receptors, Cell Surface
  • Ubiquitin
  • Vesicular Transport Proteins
  • epsin