Derlin-2: Proteins and Enzymes

DERL2 (Derlin 2) may be involved in the degradation process of specific misfolded endoplasmic reticulum (ER) luminal proteins. Its precise role is however unclear. In contrast to DER1, it is not involved in the degradation of MHC class I heavy chains in cas of infection by the cytomegalovirus. DERL2 may play a role in cell proliferation.