bet1 — Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4

Summary

ANIA_05127 (bet1) on chromosome 5 of Aspergillus nidulans FGSC A4 encodes a BET1_SNARE domain protein, identified as an ER-Golgi SNARE complex subunit. As a SNARE protein, it is associated with vesicle fusion with the Golgi apparatus, ER-to-Golgi transport, cis-Golgi to rough ER transport, and intracellular protein transport. The gene product is linked to the ER membrane, Golgi membrane, COPII-coated vesicles, the SNARE complex, and the fungal-type vacuole membrane. Studies of related genes in other species connect the Bet1 family to similar SNARE complex functions in vesicle trafficking.