Kelch-Like 3 Products

KLHL3, also known as Kelch-like protein 3; has 3 isoforms, a 65 kDa 587 amino acid isoform A, a 61 kDa 555 amino acid isoform B, and a 56 kDa 505 amino acid isoform C; acts as a substrate-specific adapter of a BCR (BTB-CUL3-RBX1) E3 ubiquitin ligase complex that plays a role of regulator in ion transport of the distal nephron. The BCR(KLHL3) complex may regulate the SLC12A3/NCC subcellular location at the cell membrane by mediating ubiquitination of SLC12A3/NCC. There has been research revolving around the KLHL3 protein involvement in pharyngitis and pseudohypoaldosteronism. The protein has been shown to interact with OPRD1, GNAO1, SYT2, SYNCRIP, and GNAI1 proteins in protein ubiquitination, renal sodium ion absorption, and distal tubule morphogenesis pathways.