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Calnexin

MESHD037281

A lectin found in ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM membranes that binds to specific N-linked OLIGOSACCHARIDES found on newly synthesized proteins. It may play role in PROTEIN FOLDING or retention and degradation of misfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum.

Synonyms

  • IP90 Protein
  • Integral Membrane Protein IP90
  • Phosphoprotein pp90
  • pp90, Phosphoprotein

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:17.568Z