PITPNM2
Function
Catalyzes the transfer of phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylcholine between membranes (in vitro). Binds calcium ions.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the PtdIns transfer protein family. PI transfer class IIA subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Highly expressed in brain, heart, ovary, testis and thymus. Detected in small intestine, prostate, pancreas, skeletal muscle, liver, colon and placenta.
Cellular localization
- Endomembrane system
- Peripheral membrane protein
Alternative names
KIAA1457, NIR3, PITPNM2, Membrane-associated phosphatidylinositol transfer protein 2, Pyk2 N-terminal domain-interacting receptor 3, PITPnm 2, NIR-3