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Biogenesis of lysosome related organelles complex 1

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BLOC-1 or biogenesis of lysosome-related organelles complex 1 is a ubiquitously expressed multisubunit protein complex. BLOC-1 is required for normal biogenesis of specialized organelles of the endosomal-lysosomal system, such as melanosomes and platelet dense granules. The complex was first described in 2004.

Complex Components

The identified protein subunits of BLOC-1 include:

  • pallidin,
  • muted (protein),
  • dysbindin,
  • cappuccino (protein)
  • Snapin,
  • BLOS1,
  • BLOS2,
  • BLOS3
  • References

    Biogenesis of lysosome-related organelles complex 1 Wikipedia