Calnexin - ț̢
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