ATG7 APG7L Autophagy-related protein 7 APG7-like Ubiquitin-activating enzyme E1-like protein
Molecular Weight(MW)
77960 Da
Function
Functions as an E1 enzyme essential for multisubstrates such as ATG8-like proteins and ATG12. Forms intermediate conjugates with ATG8-like proteins (GABARAP, GABARAPL1, GABARAPL2 or MAP1LC3A). PE-conjugation to ATG8-like proteins is essential for autophagy. Also acts as an E1 enzyme for ATG12 conjugation to ATG5 and ATG3 (By similarity)
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed, especially in kidney, liver, lymph nodes and bone marrow