Rat Microtubule Associated Protein 1 Light Chain 3 Beta,MAP1LC3b ELI

Ubiquitin-like modifier involved in formation of autophagosomal vacuoles (autophagosomes).

Plays a role in mitophagy which contributes to regulate mitochondrial quantity and quality by eliminating the mitochondria to a basal level to fulfill cellular energy requirements and preventing excess ROS production.

Whereas LC3s are involved in elongation of the phagophore membrane, the GABARAP/GATE-16 subfamily is essential for a later stage in autophagosome maturation.

Promotes primary ciliogenesis by removing OFD1 from centriolar satellites via the autophagic pathway.

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