Dynamic internalization and recycling of a metal ion transporter: Cu homeostasis and CTR1, the human Cu⁺ uptake system.

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Cu ion (Cu) entry into human cells is mediated by CTR1 (also known as SLC31A1), the high-affinity Cu transporter. When extracellular Cu is raised, the cell is protected against excess accumulation by rapid internalization of the transporter. When Cu is lowered, the transporter returns to the membrane. We show in HEK293 cells overexpressing CTR1 that expression of either the C-terminal domain of AP180 (also known...

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