XB-FEAT-480059
hspa5
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nomenclature history
hspa5 is several synonyms: glucose-regulated protein 78, HSPA5, immunoglobulin-binding protein and BiP
functional notes
hspa5 is an ER heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) family member, it binds to unfolded proteins, inhibits their aggregation and re-folds them in an ATP-dependent manner.