Target Background
The protein encoded by this gene is closely related to MAPK8IP1/IB1/JIP-1, a scaffold protein that is involved in the c-Jun amino-terminal kinase signaling pathway. This protein is expressed in brain and pancreatic cells. It has been shown to interact with, and regulate the activity of MAPK8/JNK1, and MAP2K7/MKK7 kinases. This protein thus is thought to function as a regulator of signal transduction by protein kinase cascade in brain and pancreatic beta-cells. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014],alternative products:Experimental confirmation may be lacking for some isoforms,function:The JNK-interacting protein (JIP) group of scaffold proteins selectively mediates JNK signaling by aggregating specific components of the MAPK cascade to form a functional JNK signaling module. JIP2 inhibits IL1 beta-induced apoptosis in insulin-secreting cells. May function as a regulator of vesicle transport, through interations with the JNK-signaling components and motor proteins.,similarity:Belongs to the JIP scaffold family.,similarity:Contains 1 PID domain.,similarity:Contains 1 SH3 domain.,subcellular location:Accumulates in cell surface projections.,subunit:Forms homo- or heterooligomeric complexes. Binds specific components of the JNK signaling pathway namely JNK, MAPKK7 and MLK2, MLK3 and DLK. Also binds the proline-rich domain-containing splice variant of apolipoprotein E receptor 2 (ApoER2). Binds the cytoplasmic tails of LRP1 and LRP2 (Megalin). Binds the TPR motif-containing C-terminal of kinesin light chain, Klc1, pre-assembled MAPK8IP1 scaffolding complexes are then transported as a cargo of kinesin, to the required subcellular location (By similarity). Interacts with the cytoplasmic domain of APP.,tissue specificity:Expressed mainly in the brain and pancreas, including insulin-secreting cells. In the nervous system, more abundantly expressed in the cerebellum, pituitary gland, occipital lobe and the amygdala. Also expressed in fetal brain. Very low levels found in uterus, ovary, prostate, colon, testis, adrenal gland, thyroid gland and salivary gland.,
