Microtubule-associated proteins 1A/1B light chain 3A (Map1lc3a)

Ubiquitin-like modifier involved in formation of autophagosomal vacuoles (autophagosomes). Whereas LC3s are involved in elongation of the phagophore membrane, the GABARAP/GATE-16 subfamily is essential for a later period in autophagosome maturation.

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