Alias |
ATG8F,Autophagy-related protein LC3 B,Autophagy-related ubiquitin-like modifier LC3 B,LC3B,LC3II,MAP1 light chain 3 like protein 2,MAP1 light chain 3-like protein 2,MAP1A/1BLC3,MAP1A/MAP1B LC3 B,MAP1A/MAP1B light chain 3 B,MAP1ALC3,MAP1LC3B a,Map1lc3b,Microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta,Microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta,Microtubule-associated proteins 1A/1B light chain 3B,MLP3B |
Background |
The product of this gene is a subunit of neuronal microtubule-associated MAP1A and MAP1B proteins, which are involved in microtubule assembly and important for neurogenesis. Studies on the rat homolog implicate a role for this gene in autophagy, a process that involves the bulk degradation of cytoplasmic component. |