Caveolin 1
Synonyms
Caveolin-1
VIP21 Protein
Vesicular Integral Membrane Protein 21 kDa
alpha Caveolin
alpha-Caveolin
beta Caveolin
beta-Caveolin
A tyrosine phosphoprotein that plays an essential role in CAVEOLAE formation. It binds CHOLESTEROL and is involved in LIPIDS transport, membrane traffic, and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION.