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Class:IdReferenceGeneProduct:9973272
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_displayNameUniProt:Q9QR69 K15
_timestamp2026-02-20 21:31:11
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commentFUNCTION Plays a crucial role for reactivation of the virus from latency, early viral gene expression and virus production. Modulates host signaling pathways including activation of MAP kinases c-JUN-N-terminal kinase (JNK), ERK2, and NF-kappa-B resulting in the activation of AP-1 and NFAT-dependent gene expression in B-lymphocytes. When expressed in epithelial cells, induces the expression of several inflammatory and angiogenic genes. Also interferes with B-lymphocytes signaling through interaction with host LYN kinase.SUBUNIT Interacts with host LYN; this interaction modulates B-cells signaling. Interacts with host ITSN2.SUBCELLULAR LOCATION Localizes to the trans-Golgi network (TGN) compartment during latency and relocalizes to the cell periphery when the lytic program is induced.
created[InstanceEdit:9973335] Orlic-Milacic, Marija, 2025-11-14
descriptionrecommendedName: Protein K15
geneNameK15
identifierQ9QR69
isSequenceChangedFALSE
keyword3D-structure
Host cell membrane
Host Golgi apparatus
Host membrane
Host-virus interaction
Membrane
Reference proteome
Signal
Transmembrane
Transmembrane helix
modified[InstanceEdit:9983091] Weiser, Joel, 2026-02-20
nameK15
referenceDatabase[ReferenceDatabase:2] UniProt
secondaryIdentifierK15_HHV8P
sequenceLength489
species[Species:2671781] Human herpesvirus 8
(referenceEntity)[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:9973185] K15 [plasma membrane] [Human herpesvirus 8]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:9973242] K15 [Golgi membrane] [Human herpesvirus 8]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:9973265] K15 [endoplasmic reticulum membrane] [Human herpesvirus 8]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:9982517] p-Y481-K15 [plasma membrane] [Human herpesvirus 8]
[EntityWithAccessionedSequence:9982528] p-Y481-K15 [endosome membrane] [Human herpesvirus 8]
(referenceSequence)[ModifiedResidue:9982520] O4'-phospho-L-tyrosine at 481
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