Gene:
clathrin, heavy polypeptide (Hc)
Gene ID:
191173
Symbol:
CLTC
Species:
1000
Description:
Clathrin is a major protein component of the cytoplasmic face of intracellular organelles, called coated vesicles and coated pits. These specialized organelles are involved in the intracellular trafficking of receptors and endocytosis of a variety of macromolecules. The basic subunit of the clathrin coat is composed of three heavy chains and three light chains.