Chemicals and Drugs

Adaptor Protein Complex 2

An adaptor protein complex primarily involved in the formation of clathrin-related endocytotic vesicles (ENDOSOMES) at the CELL MEMBRANE.

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Abstract

An adaptor protein complex primarily involved in the formation of clathrin-related endocytotic vesicles (ENDOSOMES) at the CELL MEMBRANE.

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  • AP-2 Adaptor (Clathrin-Coated Vesicles)
  • AP-2 Protein Complex
  • Adaptor-Related Protein Complex 2
  • Clathrin Adaptor Protein Complex 2
  • Clathrin Assembly Protein Complex 2
  • HA-2 Adaptors
  • Hydroxyapatite 2 Adaptors
  • AP 2 Protein Complex
  • Adaptor Related Protein Complex 2
  • HA 2 Adaptors

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2003; for AP-2 PROTEIN COMPLEX, AP-2 ADAPTOR (CLATHRIN-COATED VESICLES), HA-2 ADAPTORS & HYDROXYAPATITE 2 ADAPTORS use CLATHRIN ADAPTOR PROTEINS (NM) 1994-2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Carrier Proteins (2001-2002)
  • Membrane Proteins (2001-2002)
  • Nerve Tissue Proteins (1994-2001)
  • Phosphoproteins (1994-2001)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Adaptor Protein Complex 2. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D033962. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D033962
  2. Adaptor Protein Complex 2. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP2_adaptor_complex
  3. Adaptor Protein Complex 2. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4653198