PEX19 (peroxin-19) is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import receptor for peroxisomal membrane proteins (PMPs). It binds newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol via their membrane peroxisomal targeting signals (mPTS), prevents their aggregation, and delivers them to the peroxisomal membrane by docking onto PEX3. PEX19 is farnesylated at its C-terminal CaaX motif (Cys296), which enhances PMP binding affinity. PEX19 interacts with a broad spectrum of PMPs including PEX3, PEX10, PEX11A/B, PEX12, PEX13, PEX14, PEX16, PEX26, PXMP2, PXMP4, SLC25A17, and the ABC transporters ABCD1/2/3. Loss of PEX19 abolishes peroxisome membrane biogenesis, causing Zellweger spectrum disorders (complementation group 14). Beyond peroxisomes, farnesylated PEX19 also functions in sorting proteins to ER/lipid droplets, coordinating neutral lipid storage.
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GO:0005778
peroxisomal membrane
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic protein that transiently associates with the peroxisomal membrane when delivering PMP cargo to PEX3. Multiple studies show PEX19 localizes to both cytoplasm and peroxisomal membrane (PMID:10704444, PMID:9339377). IBA annotation is phylogenetically well-supported and consistent with experimental data.
Reason: PEX19 has been shown by immunofluorescence and subcellular fractionation to associate with the peroxisomal membrane in addition to its major cytosolic localization (PMID:10704444, PMID:9339377). This is a core localization for its function as a PMP import receptor.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of the protein in the cytoplasm.
PMID:9339377
For the HsPXF protein, a carboxyterminal farnesylation at cysteine residues was demonstrated. Through the use of HsPXF-specific antibodies, the protein was shown to be attached to the outer surface of peroxisomes.
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GO:0033328
peroxisome membrane targeting sequence binding
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: PEX19 recognizes mPTS (membrane peroxisomal targeting signals) on PMPs. This is a core molecular function conserved across eukaryotes. The IBA annotation appropriately captures PEX19's general mPTS binding activity.
Reason: PEX19's recognition of mPTS signals is its defining molecular function, well-established by multiple experimental studies (PMID:14709540, PMID:10704444, PMID:11402059). The IBA captures the right level of specificity for mPTS binding in general.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, binds to multiple PMP targeting signals (mPTSs), interacts with the hydrophobic domains of PMP targeting signals
PMID:11402059
PEX19, a factor required for peroxisomal membrane biogenesis, interacts with the two minimal targeting regions of PMP34
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GO:0045046
protein import into peroxisome membrane
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: PEX19 is essential for protein import into the peroxisome membrane. This IBA annotation represents one of the most well-characterized core biological processes for PEX19.
Reason: PEX19 functions as a chaperone/receptor that delivers PMPs to the peroxisomal membrane via PEX3 docking. This is its primary biological process, supported by extensive experimental evidence (PMID:14709540, PMID:10704444, PMID:16280322).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
PEX19 functions as both a chaperone and an import receptor for newly synthesized PMPs
PMID:16280322
Pex19p translocates the membrane peroxins from the cytosol to peroxisomes in an ATP- and Pex3p-dependent manner and then shuttles back to the cytosol
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: IEA annotation from UniProt subcellular location mapping. PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic, well-supported by experimental data. Broader than cytosol (GO:0005829) but acceptable as a parallel annotation.
Reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic as shown by subcellular fractionation and immunofluorescence (PMID:10704444, PMID:14709540). The IEA correctly maps the UniProt annotation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of the protein in the cytoplasm.
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GO:0005777
peroxisome
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IEA
GO_REF:0000120 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: IEA annotation for peroxisome localization. PEX19 transiently associates with peroxisomes during PMP delivery. Broader than peroxisomal membrane but acceptable.
Reason: PEX19 associates with peroxisomes as part of its PMP delivery cycle. This is well-established experimentally (PMID:10704444, PMID:9339377).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of the protein in the cytoplasm.
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GO:0005778
peroxisomal membrane
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: IEA annotation for peroxisomal membrane. Consistent with the IBA annotation for the same term and with experimental evidence.
Reason: Duplicate of IBA annotation for the same term. Both are correct; PEX19 associates with peroxisomal membrane during PMP delivery.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of the protein in the cytoplasm.
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GO:0007031
peroxisome organization
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: IEA annotation from UniProt keyword mapping. PEX19 is essential for peroxisome biogenesis and organization. This is a broad but correct annotation.
Reason: PEX19 is required for peroxisome membrane biogenesis; loss of PEX19 results in absence of detectable peroxisomal structures (PMID:10704444). Peroxisome organization is an appropriate parent term.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
the loss of PEX19 results in degradation of PMPs and/or mislocalization of PMPs to the mitochondrion
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GO:0016020
membrane
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Very generic IEA annotation for membrane localization. While PEX19 does associate with peroxisomal membranes, this term is too broad to be informative and is redundant with more specific peroxisomal membrane annotations.
Reason: While overly broad, this is technically correct since PEX19 does associate with membranes. More specific terms (peroxisomal membrane) are also annotated. IEA annotations at this level are acceptable as they subsume the more specific ones.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:10704444 PEX19 binds multiple peroxisomal membrane proteins, is predo... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Sacksteder et al. (2000) showed PEX19 binds a broad spectrum of PMPs using dihybrid assays and blot overlays. While the interactions are real, GO:0005515 is uninformative. The specific interactions are better captured by mPTS binding and protein carrier activity terms.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative for a protein whose core function is mPTS recognition and PMP chaperoning. The specific interactions with PMPs are better represented by GO:0033328 (peroxisome membrane targeting sequence binding) and GO:0140597 (protein carrier activity).
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:11402059 Multiple distinct targeting signals in integral peroxisomal ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Jones et al. (2001) showed PEX19 binds multiple targeting regions of PMP34 and PEX13. This reflects PEX19's core mPTS binding function. Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Reason: Specific PEX19-PMP interactions are better captured by mPTS binding terms. GO:0005515 is not informative here.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:12096124 Analysis of mammalian peroxin interactions using a non-trans... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Fransen et al. (2002) used bacterial two-hybrid to map peroxin interactions and showed farnesylation enhances PEX19 affinity for PEX13 and the CAAX motif enhances affinity for PEX11beta. These are peroxin-specific interactions better captured by mPTS binding.
Reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative. PEX19-peroxin interactions are better captured by mPTS binding terms.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:14709540 PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import rece... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Jones et al. (2004) demonstrated PEX19 is a PMP chaperone and import receptor. Interactions with PMPs are central to function but better captured by specific MF terms.
Reason: Core PMP interactions are captured by GO:0033328 (mPTS binding) and GO:0140597 (protein carrier activity). GO:0005515 is uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:16189514 Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein-protein in... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Rual et al. (2005) large-scale Y2H interactome mapping. High-throughput protein-protein interaction data. Generic protein binding from HTP study.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput Y2H screen. Uninformative for PEX19 annotation.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:16280322 In vitro transport of membrane proteins to peroxisomes by sh... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Matsuzono & Fujiki (2006) demonstrated PEX19 shuttles PMPs to peroxisomes in vitro. Interactions with Pex16p, Pex26p, and Pex3p are core functions better captured by specific terms.
Reason: PEX19-PMP interactions during shuttling are better captured by protein carrier activity and mPTS binding terms. GO:0005515 is uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:19197237 Structural basis for competitive interactions of Pex14 with ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Neufeld et al. (2009) determined the structural basis for PEX19-PEX14 interaction via NMR. PEX19 residues 66-77 form an amphipathic helix binding PEX14 N-terminal domain competitively with PEX5. This is a specific structural interaction.
Reason: While the PEX19-PEX14 structural interaction is well-characterized, GO:0005515 is still uninformative. The interaction with PEX14 is part of the peroxisomal import machinery and would be better captured by more specific terms.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:20531392 The peroxisomal receptor Pex19p forms a helical mPTS recogni... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Schueller et al. (2010) determined the crystal structure of PEX19 C-terminal mPTS recognition domain. This is a structural study of PEX19's mPTS binding function.
Reason: The mPTS recognition function is better captured by GO:0033328 and GO:0036105. GO:0005515 is uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:21102411 Structural basis for docking of peroxisomal membrane protein... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Sato et al. (2010) solved the crystal structure of PEX3-PEX19 docking complex. PEX19 residues 1-44 form an alpha-helix when bound to PEX3. Core structural interaction.
Reason: The PEX3-PEX19 docking interaction is a core function better captured by the protein carrier activity and PMP import process terms. GO:0005515 is uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:21525035 PEX14 is required for microtubule-based peroxisome motility ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Bharti et al. (2011) identified PEX14 complexes by mass spec, including PEX19. The PEX19-PEX14 interaction is part of the peroxisomal import machinery.
Reason: Generic protein binding from a proteomics study. The PEX19-PEX14 interaction is part of PEX19's import receptor function. GO:0005515 is uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:25416956 A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network. |
REMOVE |
Summary: Rolland et al. (2014) proteome-scale human interactome map. High-throughput interaction data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome screen. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:25502805 A massively parallel pipeline to clone DNA variants and exam... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Massively parallel pipeline examining molecular phenotypes of disease mutations. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput study. Uninformative for PEX19.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:27107012 Pooled-matrix protein interaction screens using Barcode Fusi... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Barcode Fusion Genetics pooled-matrix protein interaction screens. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput screen. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:27107014 An inter-species protein-protein interaction network across ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Inter-species protein-protein interaction network. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput inter-species interactome. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:28514442 Architecture of the human interactome defines protein commun... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Architecture of human interactome. High-throughput network study.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome study. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:29997244 LuTHy: a double-readout bioluminescence-based two-hybrid tec... |
REMOVE |
Summary: LuTHy bioluminescence-based two-hybrid technology for quantitative PPI mapping. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput two-hybrid screen. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:31467278 Maximizing binary interactome mapping with a minimal number ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Maximizing binary interactome mapping study. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:31515488 Extensive disruption of protein interactions by genetic vari... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Study of genetic variant disruption of protein interactions. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput variant effect study. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:32296183 A reference map of the human binary protein interactome. |
REMOVE |
Summary: Reference map of human binary protein interactome. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:32814053 Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Interactome mapping for neurodegenerative disease proteins. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome focused on neurodegeneration. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:33961781 Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Dual proteome-scale networks of cell-specific interactome remodeling. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:34819669 A multi-scale map of cell structure fusing protein images an... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Multi-scale map of cell structure fusing protein images and interactions. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput cell mapping study. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:35271311 OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human ce... |
REMOVE |
Summary: OpenCell endogenous tagging for cartography of human cellular organization. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput cellular organization study. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:37398436 AI-guided pipeline for protein-protein interaction drug disc... |
REMOVE |
Summary: AI-guided pipeline for PPI drug discovery identifying SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor. High-throughput/computational data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from computational/drug discovery study. Uninformative for PEX19.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:38225382 Systematic discovery of protein interaction interfaces using... |
REMOVE |
Summary: AlphaFold-based systematic discovery of protein interaction interfaces. Computational study.
Reason: Generic protein binding from computational structural study. Uninformative.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:40205054 Multimodal cell maps as a foundation for structural and func... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Multimodal cell maps as a foundation for structural and functional genomics. High-throughput data.
Reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput multimodal cell mapping. Uninformative.
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GO:0005777
peroxisome
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IDA
GO_REF:0000052 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: IDA from immunofluorescence curation (GO_REF:0000052). PEX19 localizes to peroxisomes as shown by multiple IF studies.
Reason: PEX19 associates with peroxisomes, established by immunofluorescence and fractionation studies (PMID:10704444, PMID:9339377).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of the protein in the cytoplasm.
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GO:0140597
protein carrier chaperone
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IDA
PMID:11402059 Multiple distinct targeting signals in integral peroxisomal ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jones et al. (2001) demonstrated PEX19 binds PMP targeting regions and facilitates PMP solubility. This supports protein carrier/chaperone activity.
Reason: PEX19 functions as a protein carrier that binds PMPs in the cytosol and delivers them to peroxisomes. This is a core molecular function (PMID:14709540, PMID:11402059).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11402059
PEX19 may play a central role in this process
PMID:14709540
PEX19 functions as both a chaperone and an import receptor for newly synthesized PMPs
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GO:0140597
protein carrier chaperone
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IDA
PMID:14709540 PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import rece... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jones et al. (2004) directly demonstrated PEX19 as a cytosolic chaperone and import receptor for class 1 PMPs. Core molecular function annotation.
Reason: This is the landmark paper establishing PEX19 as a chaperone/import receptor for PMPs. Protein carrier activity is an excellent term for PEX19's core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, binds to multiple PMP targeting signals (mPTSs), interacts with the hydrophobic domains of PMP targeting signals, and is essential for PMP targeting and import.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:12488033 Mammalian Pex14p: membrane topology and characterisation of ... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Oliveira et al. (2002) characterized PEX14 membrane topology and PEX14-PEX14 interaction. PEX19 was identified as an interacting partner. Generic protein binding is uninformative.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative for PEX19. The PEX19-PEX14 interaction is part of the peroxisomal import machinery captured by other terms.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-382613 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19 docking ABCD1/D2/D3 to peroxisomal membrane. PEX19 acts in the cytosol as a carrier for ABC transporters.
Reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytosolic, well-established (PMID:10704444, PMID:14709540). Reactome pathway context is consistent.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of the protein in the cytoplasm.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9603775 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for PEX3:PEX19:class I PMP dissociation. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
Reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic, well-established.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9603784 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19:class I PMP binding PEX3. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
Reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9603804 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19 binding class I PMPs. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
Reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-NUL-9604086 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19:Pex3 binding PEX16. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
Reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-NUL-9604093 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19 binding Pex3. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
Reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-NUL-9604116 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotation for PEX16:PEX19:Pex3 dissociation. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
Reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
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GO:0006625
protein targeting to peroxisome
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IMP
PMID:19114594 The peroxisomal membrane protein import receptor Pex3p is di... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Matsuzaki & Fujiki (2008) showed PEX19 is essential for targeting PEX3 to peroxisomes. Knockdown of PEX19 inhibits peroxisomal targeting of newly synthesized PEX3.
Reason: PEX19 is required for protein targeting to peroxisomes, established by PEX19 knockdown experiments (PMID:19114594). This is a core biological process.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19114594
Knockdown of Pex19p inhibits peroxisomal targeting of newly synthesized full-length Pex3p and results in failure of the peroxisomal localization of Pex3p.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:19114594 The peroxisomal membrane protein import receptor Pex3p is di... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Matsuzaki & Fujiki (2008) showed PEX19 forms a soluble complex with newly synthesized PEX3 in the cytosol. This is a specific PEX19-PEX3 interaction, part of PMP import.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. PEX19-PEX3 interaction is part of the PMP import pathway captured by other terms.
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GO:0005777
peroxisome
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IDA
PMID:19114594 The peroxisomal membrane protein import receptor Pex3p is di... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Matsuzaki & Fujiki (2008) showed PEX19 localizes to peroxisomes by immunofluorescence.
Reason: PEX19 associates with peroxisomes during PMP delivery. Well-established localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19114594
Pex19p forms a soluble complex with newly synthesized Pex3p in the cytosol and directly translocates it to peroxisomes.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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IDA
PMID:19114594 The peroxisomal membrane protein import receptor Pex3p is di... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Matsuzaki & Fujiki (2008) showed PEX19 is cytosolic by subcellular fractionation.
Reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytosolic, well-established by this and other studies.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19114594
Pex19p forms a soluble complex with newly synthesized Pex3p in the cytosol
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:18782765 Targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes is mediated by Pex19p. |
REMOVE |
Summary: Delille & Schrader (2008) showed PEX19 binds hFis1 via co-immunoprecipitation. hFis1 is a tail-anchored membrane protein shared between peroxisomes and mitochondria.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. The PEX19-hFis1 interaction reflects PEX19's PMP chaperone function for tail-anchored proteins.
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GO:0016559
peroxisome fission
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IMP
PMID:18782765 Targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes is mediated by Pex19p. |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Delille & Schrader (2008) showed PEX19 mediates targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes, and hFis1 regulates peroxisome fission. However, PEX19's role is in delivering hFis1, not directly in fission per se.
Reason: PEX19 contributes to peroxisome fission indirectly by delivering the fission factor hFis1 to peroxisomes (PMID:18782765). This is a downstream consequence of PEX19's PMP chaperone function, not a direct role in fission machinery.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18782765
peroxisomal targeting of hFis1 depends on Pex19p, a peroxisomal membrane protein import factor
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:18174172 Characterization of the interaction between recombinant huma... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Sato et al. (2008) characterized PEX3-PEX19 interaction biochemically. Kd of 3.4 nM. Specific structural interaction.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. The PEX3-PEX19 docking interaction is well-characterized but better captured by other functional terms.
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GO:0032991
protein-containing complex
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IDA
PMID:18174172 Characterization of the interaction between recombinant huma... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Sato et al. (2008) showed PEX3-PEX19 forms a 1:1 complex by gel filtration and tryptophan fluorescence. This is a specific PEX3-PEX19 docking complex.
Reason: PEX19 forms a defined 1:1 complex with PEX3 (Kd = 3.4 nM). This is a core interaction for PMP import. The term is somewhat generic but accurately reflects the biochemical finding.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18174172
a one-to-one complex is formed between monomeric Pex3p and monomeric Pex19p
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GO:0072663
establishment of protein localization to peroxisome
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IMP
PMID:18782765 Targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes is mediated by Pex19p. |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Delille & Schrader (2008) showed silencing PEX19 reduces targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes. PEX19 establishes protein localization to peroxisomes.
Reason: PEX19 is essential for establishing PMP localization to peroxisomes. This is a core biological process directly supported by PEX19 knockdown experiments.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18782765
Silencing of Pex19p by small interference RNA reduced the targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes, but not to mitochondria.
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GO:0051117
ATPase binding
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IPI
PMID:11453642 Targeting elements in the amino-terminal part direct the hum... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Biermanns & Gaertner (2001) studied PMP70 targeting to peroxisomes and actually found that PEX19 does NOT specifically bind to PMP70 targeting elements. The abstract states "peroxin 19 (PEX19) interactions are not required for targeting human PMP70 to peroxisomes. PEX19 does not specifically bind to the targeting elements of human PMP70."
Reason: This annotation appears to be an error. PMID:11453642 (Biermanns & Gaertner 2001) explicitly states PEX19 does NOT specifically bind PMP70 targeting elements. PMP70/ABCD3 is an ABC transporter (ATPase), but the cited paper contradicts this annotation. Other papers do show PEX19-ABCD3 interaction (PMID:10704444, PMID:10777694), but the term "ATPase binding" is misleading for PEX19's function. PEX19 binds PMPs via mPTS, not via ATPase domains.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11453642
peroxin 19 (PEX19) interactions are not required for targeting human PMP70 to peroxisomes. PEX19 does not specifically bind to the targeting elements of human PMP70.
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GO:0007031
peroxisome organization
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IMP
PMID:14709540 PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import rece... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jones et al. (2004) showed PEX19 is essential for peroxisome organization. Loss of PEX19 leads to loss of peroxisomes.
Reason: PEX19 is required for peroxisome biogenesis and organization. This is a core biological process. Well-supported experimentally.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, binds to multiple PMP targeting signals (mPTSs), interacts with the hydrophobic domains of PMP targeting signals, and is essential for PMP targeting and import.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IDA
PMID:14709540 PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import rece... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jones et al. (2004) showed PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic by immunofluorescence and subcellular fractionation.
Reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic, established by direct assay.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import receptor for class 1 peroxisomal membrane proteins
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GO:0006457
protein folding
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IDA
PMID:14709540 PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import rece... |
MODIFY |
Summary: Jones et al. (2004) showed PEX19 stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs, preventing aggregation. However, PEX19 does not catalyze protein folding in the classical sense; it functions as a chaperone that maintains PMP solubility by shielding hydrophobic transmembrane domains.
Reason: PEX19 is a chaperone that prevents PMP aggregation, not a folding catalyst. The protein carrier chaperone activity (GO:0140597) more accurately describes this function. PEX19 shields hydrophobic segments rather than assisting productive folding.
Proposed replacements:
protein carrier chaperone
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol
PMID:16344115
When PMP70 was translated in the presence of purified Pex19p, a large part of PMP70 existed as soluble form...However, in the absence of Pex19p, PMP70 formed aggregates during translation.
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GO:0036105
peroxisome membrane class-1 targeting sequence binding
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IDA
PMID:14709540 PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import rece... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jones et al. (2004) defined class 1 mPTS as those bound by PEX19 and imported in a PEX19-dependent manner. This is a highly specific and accurate annotation for PEX19's molecular function.
Reason: PEX19 specifically recognizes class 1 mPTS, as demonstrated by Jones et al. This is the most specific and accurate MF term for PEX19's cargo recognition function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
We also demonstrate the existence of two PMP import mechanisms and two classes of mPTSs: class 1 mPTSs, which are bound by PEX19 and imported in a PEX19-dependent manner, and class 2 mPTSs, which are not bound by PEX19 and mediate protein import independently of PEX19
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GO:0045046
protein import into peroxisome membrane
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IDA
PMID:14709540 PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import rece... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jones et al. (2004) demonstrated PEX19 is essential for PMP import into the peroxisome membrane. Core biological process.
Reason: PEX19-dependent PMP import is the protein's primary biological process.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
PEX19 functions as both a chaperone and an import receptor for newly synthesized PMPs
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GO:0050821
protein stabilization
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IDA
PMID:14709540 PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import rece... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jones et al. (2004) showed PEX19 stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, preventing their degradation or aggregation.
Reason: PEX19 stabilizes PMPs by acting as a chaperone that prevents aggregation and degradation. This is a core function directly demonstrated by the study.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14709540
PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol
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GO:0005778
peroxisomal membrane
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HDA
PMID:21525035 PEX14 is required for microtubule-based peroxisome motility ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Bharti et al. (2011) identified PEX19 associated with peroxisomal membrane protein complexes by mass spectrometry. HDA annotation.
Reason: PEX19 associates with the peroxisomal membrane, confirmed by mass spec identification in peroxisomal membrane complexes.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21525035
almost all known human peroxins involved in protein import were identified as constituents of the PEX14 complexes
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:10777694 Human adrenoleukodystrophy protein and related peroxisomal A... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Gloeckner et al. (2000) showed PEX19 interacts with ALDP, ALDRP, and PMP70 by Y2H and GST pull-down. These are specific PMP interactions reflecting PEX19's chaperone function for peroxisomal ABC transporters.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. The PEX19-ABC transporter interactions reflect PEX19's mPTS binding and chaperone functions captured by other terms.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:19715730 The cytosolic domain of PEX3, a protein involved in the biog... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Pinto et al. (2009) studied PEX3 cytosolic domain lipid binding. PEX19 was used as a binding partner control. The study is primarily about PEX3, not PEX19.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. PEX19-PEX3 interaction is captured by other terms.
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GO:1900131
negative regulation of lipid binding
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IDA
PMID:19715730 The cytosolic domain of PEX3, a protein involved in the biog... |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: Pinto et al. (2009) showed PEX3 cytosolic domain binds membrane lipids, and PEX19 binding to PEX3 may modulate this lipid interaction. However, the paper is primarily about PEX3 lipid binding, and the GO annotation claims PEX19 negatively regulates lipid binding. The evidence for PEX19 specifically negatively regulating lipid binding is indirect.
Reason: The annotation that PEX19 negatively regulates lipid binding appears to be based on the observation that PEX19 binding to PEX3 may compete with PEX3's lipid binding. This is an indirect inference from a study primarily about PEX3, not a direct demonstration of PEX19 as a negative regulator of lipid binding. Not a core function of PEX19.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19715730
this domain of PEX3 interacts with amphipathic molecules
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:16344115 Role of Pex19p in the targeting of PMP70 to peroxisome. |
REMOVE |
Summary: Kashiwayama et al. (2005) showed PEX19 binds PMP70, keeping it soluble during translation. Specific chaperone interaction better captured by protein carrier activity.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. PEX19-PMP70 interaction is part of PEX19's chaperone function captured by GO:0140597.
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GO:0006625
protein targeting to peroxisome
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IDA
PMID:16344115 Role of Pex19p in the targeting of PMP70 to peroxisome. |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kashiwayama et al. (2005) showed PEX19 keeps PMP70 in proper conformation for peroxisomal localization. Deletion of PEX19 binding sites on PMP70 abolished peroxisomal targeting.
Reason: PEX19 is essential for targeting PMPs including PMP70 to peroxisomes. Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16344115
Pex19p binds to PMP70 co-translationally and keeps PMP70 as a proper conformation for the localization to peroxisome
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:16763195 Targeting of the tail-anchored peroxisomal membrane proteins... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Halbach et al. (2006) showed PEX19 binds PEX26 at C-terminal sites including the TMD and luminal domain. Specific tail-anchored PMP interaction.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. The PEX19-PEX26 interaction reflects tail-anchored PMP recognition captured by mPTS binding terms.
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GO:0006625
protein targeting to peroxisome
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IDA
PMID:16763195 Targeting of the tail-anchored peroxisomal membrane proteins... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Halbach et al. (2006) showed PEX19 is essential for PEX26 import into the peroxisomal membrane. C-terminal PEX19-binding sites mark tail-anchored proteins for peroxisomal delivery.
Reason: PEX19 is essential for targeting tail-anchored PMPs (PEX26) to peroxisomes. Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16763195
C-terminal PEX19-binding sites mark tail-anchored proteins for delivery to peroxisomes
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GO:0050821
protein stabilization
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IDA
PMID:16344115 Role of Pex19p in the targeting of PMP70 to peroxisome. |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kashiwayama et al. (2005) showed PEX19 prevents PMP70 aggregation during translation, keeping it soluble. Direct chaperone-mediated stabilization.
Reason: PEX19 stabilizes PMPs by preventing aggregation. Directly demonstrated for PMP70.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16344115
When PMP70 was translated in the presence of purified Pex19p, a large part of PMP70 existed as soluble form...However, in the absence of Pex19p, PMP70 formed aggregates during translation.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:11590176 Two different targeting signals direct human peroxisomal mem... |
REMOVE |
Summary: Brosius et al. (2002) showed both targeting regions of human PMP22 interact with PEX19. Specific PMP interaction reflecting PEX19's chaperone function.
Reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. PEX19-PMP22 interaction is part of PEX19's PMP chaperone function captured by mPTS binding and protein carrier activity terms.
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GO:0045046
protein import into peroxisome membrane
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IDA
PMID:11402059 Multiple distinct targeting signals in integral peroxisomal ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jones et al. (2001) demonstrated PEX19 interacts with PMP targeting regions, supporting its role in PMP import into the peroxisome membrane.
Reason: PEX19-mediated PMP import into peroxisome membrane is a core biological process.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11402059
PEX19, a factor required for peroxisomal membrane biogenesis, interacts with the two minimal targeting regions of PMP34
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GO:0031526
brush border membrane
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ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
REMOVE |
Summary: ISS annotation from manual transfer of orthologue data. PEX19 localization to brush border membrane is not supported by any literature on PEX19. PEX19 is a cytosolic/peroxisomal protein with no known role in brush border. This appears to be an erroneous orthologue transfer.
Reason: There is no evidence that PEX19 localizes to the brush border membrane. PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic protein that transiently associates with peroxisomal membranes. Brush border localization is not consistent with known PEX19 biology and likely represents an erroneous orthologue-based transfer.
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GO:0005778
peroxisomal membrane
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IDA
PMID:9339377 Genomic organization and molecular characterization of a gen... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kammerer et al. (1997) showed PEX19 (HsPXF) has peroxisomal localization and is farnesylated at C-terminal CaaX motif.
Reason: PEX19 localizes to peroxisomal membrane. Early characterization study establishing this localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9339377
For the HsPXF protein, a carboxyterminal farnesylation at cysteine residues was demonstrated. Through the use of HsPXF-specific antibodies, the protein was shown to be attached to the outer surface of peroxisomes.
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GO:0007031
peroxisome organization
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NAS
PMID:9339377 Genomic organization and molecular characterization of a gen... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: NAS (non-traceable author statement) annotation based on Kammerer et al. (1997). The paper describes PEX19 genomic organization but does not directly demonstrate a role in peroxisome organization. However, PEX19's role in peroxisome organization is well-established by other studies.
Reason: While the specific reference is NAS, PEX19's role in peroxisome organization is well-established by multiple subsequent studies (PMID:10704444, PMID:14709540).
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: ISS annotation from orthologue transfer. PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic, well-established experimentally.
Reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic, consistent with direct experimental evidence.
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GO:0005777
peroxisome
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ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: ISS annotation from orthologue transfer. PEX19 associates with peroxisomes.
Reason: PEX19 associates with peroxisomes, consistent with direct experimental evidence.
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GO:0006625
protein targeting to peroxisome
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IMP
PMID:10704444 PEX19 binds multiple peroxisomal membrane proteins, is predo... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Sacksteder et al. (2000) showed mislocalization of PEX19 to the nucleus leads to nuclear accumulation of newly synthesized PMPs, and loss of PEX19 results in PMP degradation/mislocalization to mitochondria.
Reason: PEX19 is essential for protein targeting to peroxisomes. Loss of PEX19 causes PMP mislocalization, demonstrating its requirement for targeting.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
mislocalization of PEX19 to the nucleus leads to nuclear accumulation of newly synthesized PMPs
PMID:10704444
the loss of PEX19 results in degradation of PMPs and/or mislocalization of PMPs to the mitochondrion
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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IDA
GO_REF:0000052 |
NEW |
Summary: HPA-based IDA annotation for nucleoplasm localization. PEX19 is predominantly cytosolic and not known to have a nuclear function. However, some studies show that when PEX19 is mislocalized to the nucleus it can accumulate there with PMPs (PMID:10704444). Also, PEX19 has been reported to interact with CDKN2A/p19ARF and exclude it from the nucleus (PMID:11259404). Low-level nuclear detection by HPA is possible but not a core localization.
Reason: HPA-based annotation for nucleoplasm localization. PEX19 is predominantly cytosolic and not known to have a nuclear function. Low-level nuclear detection by HPA is possible but not a core localization. This annotation from UniProt is not in GOA.
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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IMP
GO_REF:0000052 |
NEW |
Summary: Nuclear localization from immunofluorescence curation. PEX19 was shown to accumulate in the nucleus when an NLS is appended (PMID:10704444), and it has a reported role in excluding CDKN2A from the nucleus (PMID:11259404). However, nuclear localization is not a core property of PEX19.
Reason: PEX19 is not normally a nuclear protein. Nuclear presence may relate to non-canonical CDKN2A interaction (PMID:11259404). This annotation from UniProt is not in GOA.
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GO:0016557
peroxisome membrane biogenesis
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IDA
GO_REF:0000052 |
NEW |
Summary: PEX19 is essential for peroxisome membrane biogenesis. Loss of PEX19 abolishes peroxisome membrane formation. This is a core biological process.
Reason: PEX19 is required for peroxisome membrane biogenesis, one of only three peroxins (PEX3, PEX16, PEX19) whose loss abolishes peroxisomal membrane structures. This annotation from UniProt is not in GOA but is well-supported.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10704444
the loss of PEX19 results in degradation of PMPs and/or mislocalization of PMPs to the mitochondrion
PMID:14709540
PEX19 functions as both a chaperone and an import receptor for newly synthesized PMPs
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The literature retrieved consistently identifies PEX19 as peroxisomal biogenesis factor 19 / peroxin-19 in Homo sapiens, with UniProt accession P40855, a soluble (predominantly cytosolic) peroxin required for peroxisomal membrane protein (PMP) targeting and peroxisome membrane biogenesis. Multiple mechanistic studies explicitly reference UniProt P40855 for human PEX19 and describe the expected peroxin-19 family features, including a C-terminal CaaX prenylation (farnesylation) site and a C-terminal α-helical PMP-binding domain (giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3, schrul2018intracellularcommunicationbetween pages 10-13). This matches the UniProt identity and domain expectations provided by the user.
A core function of PEX19 is recognition and handling of peroxisomal membrane proteins (PMPs) via PMP targeting information commonly termed an mPTS (membrane peroxisome-targeting signal). PEX19 binds many PMPs through their mPTS elements, acting as a chaperone-like shuttling receptor that stabilizes hydrophobic segments in the cytosol and escorts cargo to the peroxisome (theodoulou2013peroxisomemembraneproteins pages 4-6, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3).
PEX19 delivers PMP cargo to the peroxisomal membrane by docking onto PEX3, an integral peroxisomal membrane protein that functions as a membrane receptor/docking factor for PEX19 (sato2010structuralbasisfor pages 1-1, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3). Structural work shows that a short PEX19 segment becomes helical upon PEX3 binding, enabling specific docking (sato2010structuralbasisfor pages 1-1).
Human PEX19 contains a C-terminal CaaX motif that is farnesylated, and farnesylation has been repeatedly linked to enhanced PMP binding and functional modulation of cargo recognition (schrul2018intracellularcommunicationbetween pages 10-13, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3). Importantly, more recent work indicates that the “physiological necessity” of farnesylation can be context-dependent, because PEX19 farnesylation can differentially affect peroxisome-dependent vs peroxisome-independent roles (lyschik2022pex19coordinatesneutral pages 1-2).
PEX19 is described as a predominantly cytosolic, soluble factor that (i) binds newly synthesized PMPs, (ii) prevents aggregation/mistargeting, and (iii) delivers them to peroxisomes via PEX3-dependent docking and insertion steps (theodoulou2013peroxisomemembraneproteins pages 4-6, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 1-2). Loss of core peroxins including PEX3/PEX19/PEX16 prevents detectable peroxisomal structures and leads to PMP mislocalization/degradation, emphasizing that this pathway is foundational to peroxisome membrane assembly (giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 1-2).
A key structural advance underpinning the field is the docking complex architecture between PEX19 and PEX3. PEX19 contains a short motif that forms an α-helix upon binding PEX3; specific hydrophobic residues (including a leucine triad and phenylalanine) are critical for interaction and peroxisome biogenesis (sato2010structuralbasisfor pages 1-1). Reviews and structural summaries place this PEX3-binding helix within the N-terminal region (e.g., residues ~14–32 form an α-helix when bound) (giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3).
Across structural summaries and reviews, PEX19 is organized into:
- N-terminal region: flexible/disordered but containing helices that mediate PEX3 binding (docking) (giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3, theodoulou2013peroxisomemembraneproteins pages 4-6).
- Central region: includes a site that can bind PEX14 (and has been discussed as potentially competing with other peroxisomal import factors in some models) (theodoulou2013peroxisomemembraneproteins pages 4-6).
- C-terminal folded domain: an α-helical bundle acting as the major PMP/mPTS recognition domain, and containing the CaaX farnesylation motif (theodoulou2013peroxisomemembraneproteins pages 4-6, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3).
In addition to PEX3 and PMP clients, PEX19 can bind PEX14 via an amphipathic helix (residues 66–77; FxxxF motif) (schrul2018intracellularcommunicationbetween pages 10-13, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3). This supports the idea that PEX19 can coordinate multiple peroxisomal biogenesis modules.
PEX19 functions mainly in the cytosol as a soluble chaperone/receptor and transiently at the peroxisomal membrane when docked to PEX3 during PMP delivery and insertion (theodoulou2013peroxisomemembraneproteins pages 4-6, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3). This is consistent with its role as a shuttling factor rather than a stable membrane protein.
Reviews emphasize that mammalian peroxisome membrane biogenesis relies on PEX3, PEX19, and PEX16, and discuss models that integrate direct insertion of PMPs into existing peroxisomes with potential ER contributions to de novo biogenesis (giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 1-2). Within these models, PEX19 is the cytosolic factor linking soluble PMP recognition to membrane docking/insertion machinery.
A major 2024 advance is a detailed biochemical model for how PEX19 handles a tail-anchored PMP (PEX26). Oh et al. (iScience; April 2024; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.109537) identify a conserved “ad helix” in the PEX19 N-terminal domain that has dual roles:
1. Shielding the PEX26 transmembrane segment from off-pathway cytosolic chaperones.
2. Acting as a secondary PEX3-binding element required for PEX3-triggered, destination-specific release of PEX26 (oh2024adualrole pages 1-2, oh2024adualrole pages 4-7).
This work also links mechanism to a classic peroxisome-deficient PEX3 mutation: PEX3-G138E fails to trigger PEX26 release from PEX19, emphasizing that productive handoff depends on specific PEX3–PEX19 contacts (oh2024adualrole pages 1-2, oh2024adualrole pages 4-7).
Oh et al. provide multiple quantitative readouts that are directly useful for functional annotation:
- Solubilization/chaperone capacity (Ksoluble) for PEX19 and a conserved helix mutant (PEX19-ad4A: F125A/L129A/L133A/L136A):
- PEX19-WT: 1.71 ± 0.21 mM
- PEX19-ad4A: 2.96 ± 0.27 mM
- Farnesylated PEX19-WTF: 0.72 ± 0.04 mM
- Farnesylated PEX19-ad4AF: 1.16 ± 0.07 mM
These data indicate that farnesylation improves PEX19 chaperoning efficiency (>2-fold in the authors’ interpretation) and that the conserved ad helix contributes to proper cargo safeguarding (oh2024adualrole pages 2-4).
- Cargo release kinetics (PEX26 release from PEX19 complexes):
- WT: ~16% released in 10 min
- ad4A mutant: ~70% released in 10 min
supporting a model in which the ad helix prevents premature cargo loss to other chaperone pathways (oh2024adualrole pages 2-4).
- PEX3 binding affinities (illustrating multivalent interaction):
- PEX19 “aa peptide” Kd: 40.8 nM
- Full-length PEX19 Kd: 3.4 nM
consistent with additional contacts outside the minimal peptide increasing overall binding strength (oh2024adualrole pages 4-7).
A 2023 review on peroxisomal protein import and quality control reiterates PEX19’s dual designation as receptor and chaperone for PMPs, and frames PMP import within broader peroxisome homeostasis and surveillance systems (Rudowitz & Erdmann, J Cell Sci; Aug 2023; https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.260999) (zientararytter2022recognitionandchaperoning pages 24-26).
Beyond peroxisomes, evidence supports that PEX19 can contribute to ER/lipid droplet (LD) protein targeting, coupling peroxisome biology to neutral lipid homeostasis.
A key experimental study (Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology; April 2022; https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2022.859052) reports that:
- Non-farnesylated PEX19 (PEX19 C296S) can restore peroxisome metabolic activity and catalase-positive peroxisome biogenesis in PEX19 KO cells.
- Farnesylated PEX19 supports a peroxisome-independent function by sorting a specific LD proteome (including UBXD8 targeting to ER/LDs), and loss of this pathway leads to triacylglycerol accumulation and impaired depletion of neutral lipid stores under catabolic conditions (lyschik2022pex19coordinatesneutral pages 1-2).
A focused review characterizes this as the “Janus face” of PEX19, proposing that farnesylation strengthens cargo interactions and may influence organelle specificity (peroxisome vs ER/LD), while noting open questions about ER receptor(s) for farnesylated PEX19 and the full cargo spectrum (schrul2018intracellularcommunicationbetween pages 10-13).
PEX19 is implicated in peroxisomal biogenesis disorders (PBDs) and the severe end of that spectrum, Zellweger spectrum disorders (ZSD). A recent clinical genetics report emphasizes that >90% of ZSD cases are attributable to variants in PEX1, PEX6, PEX10, PEX12, and PEX26, with PEX1 ~70% and PEX26 ~10% contributions (contextual epidemiology within the report) (alayoubi2025zellwegersyndrome;identification pages 1-2).
Alayoubi et al. (Annals of Medicine; January 2025; https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2024.2447400) report a consanguineous family with a neonatal ZSD phenotype and a novel homozygous PEX19 nonsense variant:
- c.367C>T, predicted p.Gln123 (null allele; likely nonsense-mediated decay), described as the second null PEX19 mutation identified to date (alayoubi2025zellwegersyndrome;identification pages 1-2).
The case illustrates that PEX19-related disease can present with multisystem neonatal features while sometimes having unremarkable standard biochemical screening (including VLCFA) in the reported individual, emphasizing diagnostic value of WES + segregation* approaches (alayoubi2025zellwegersyndrome;identification pages 3-5).
The same report lists multiple previously known PEX19 variants (missense, nonsense, frameshift), supporting that diverse allele types can disrupt PEX19-dependent peroxisome biogenesis (alayoubi2025zellwegersyndrome;identification pages 2-3).
PEX19 is clinically relevant for genetic diagnosis of ZSD/PBD. The 2025 study demonstrates a typical diagnostic workflow:
- Whole-exome sequencing (WES) to identify candidate PEX19 variants.
- Sanger sequencing for validation and segregation.
- ACMG-based classification and computational metrics (e.g., CADD score 40 for the reported PEX19 nonsense variant) (alayoubi2025zellwegersyndrome;identification pages 3-5).
PEX19 KO/complementation systems are widely used to test the functional impact of variants or engineered mutations on peroxisome formation and PMP trafficking, and to dissect the mechanistic roles of specific PEX19 regions (as in the 2024 tail-anchored cargo release model) (oh2024adualrole pages 4-7, oh2024adualrole pages 2-4).
PEX19 farnesylation-dependent sorting to lipid droplets provides a concrete research implementation linking a “peroxisome biogenesis factor” to cellular lipid storage control, creating an experimental handle to separate peroxisomal vs extra-peroxisomal effects of PEX19 (lyschik2022pex19coordinatesneutral pages 1-2).
| Category | Specific Detail | Quantitative Value / Residues | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaperone Solubility (Ksoluble) | Non-farnesylated PEX19-WT solubility limit | 1.71 ± 0.21 mM | (oh2024adualrole pages 2-4) |
| Chaperone Solubility (Ksoluble) | Farnesylated PEX19-WTF solubility limit | 0.72 ± 0.04 mM (Higher stability) | (oh2024adualrole pages 2-4) |
| Chaperone Solubility (Ksoluble) | 'ad' helix mutant PEX19-ad4A (F125A/L129A/L133A/L136A) | 2.96 ± 0.27 mM (Lower stability/chaperoning) | (oh2024adualrole pages 2-4) |
| Cargo Release Kinetics | PEX26 release from PEX19-WT (with PEX3) | ~16% released in 10 min | (oh2024adualrole pages 2-4) |
| Cargo Release Kinetics | PEX26 release from PEX19-ad4A mutant | ~70% released in 10 min (Premature release) | (oh2024adualrole pages 2-4) |
| PEX3 Interaction Affinity (Kd) | Full-length PEX19 binding to PEX3 | Kd = 3.4 nM | (oh2024adualrole pages 4-7) |
| PEX3 Interaction Affinity (Kd) | PEX19 'aa' peptide only (N-term) binding to PEX3 | Kd = 40.8 nM | (oh2024adualrole pages 4-7) |
| Domain Architecture | N-terminal PEX3 binding site (Docking) | Residues ~1–44 (Helix 14–32) | (giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3, theodoulou2013peroxisomemembraneproteins pages 4-6) |
| Domain Architecture | PEX14 binding site (Amphipathic helix) | Residues 66–77 (FxxxF motif) | (schrul2018intracellularcommunicationbetween pages 10-13, giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3) |
| Domain Architecture | C-terminal PMP binding domain (Folded) | Residues 161–299 (Structure PDB: 2WL8) | (giannopoulou2016towardsthemolecular pages 2-3, theodoulou2013peroxisomemembraneproteins pages 4-6) |
| Mechanism | 'ad' helix function (Secondary PEX3 site) | Residues 125, 129, 133, 136 (Conserved hydrophobic) | (oh2024adualrole pages 2-4, oh2024adualrole pages 4-7) |
| Farnesylation | CAAX box modification | Cys296 (Human); Enhances PMP affinity >2-fold | (schrul2018intracellularcommunicationbetween pages 10-13, oh2024adualrole pages 2-4) |
Table: Summary of key biophysical parameters, binding affinities, and structural domains for human PEX19 (P40855), highlighting recent quantitative findings from 2024 regarding the 'ad' helix and farnesylation effects.
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id: P40855
gene_symbol: PEX19
product_type: PROTEIN
status: IN_PROGRESS
taxon:
id: NCBITaxon:9606
label: Homo sapiens
description: PEX19 (peroxin-19) is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import receptor for peroxisomal membrane proteins
(PMPs). It binds newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol via their membrane peroxisomal targeting signals (mPTS), prevents
their aggregation, and delivers them to the peroxisomal membrane by docking onto PEX3. PEX19 is farnesylated at its C-terminal
CaaX motif (Cys296), which enhances PMP binding affinity. PEX19 interacts with a broad spectrum of PMPs including PEX3,
PEX10, PEX11A/B, PEX12, PEX13, PEX14, PEX16, PEX26, PXMP2, PXMP4, SLC25A17, and the ABC transporters ABCD1/2/3. Loss of
PEX19 abolishes peroxisome membrane biogenesis, causing Zellweger spectrum disorders (complementation group 14). Beyond
peroxisomes, farnesylated PEX19 also functions in sorting proteins to ER/lipid droplets, coordinating neutral lipid storage.
alternative_products:
- name: 1 (PXF-all)
id: P40855-1
- name: 2 (PXF-delta-2, PXF lacking exon 2)
id: P40855-2
sequence_note: Not described
- name: 3 (PXF-delta-4, PXF lacking exon 4)
id: P40855-3
sequence_note: Not described
- name: 4 (PXF-delta-8, PXF lacking part of exon 8)
id: P40855-4
sequence_note: Not described
- name: '6'
id: P40855-6
sequence_note: VSP_061572, VSP_061573
existing_annotations:
- term:
id: GO:0005778
label: peroxisomal membrane
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic protein that transiently associates with the peroxisomal membrane when delivering
PMP cargo to PEX3. Multiple studies show PEX19 localizes to both cytoplasm and peroxisomal membrane (PMID:10704444,
PMID:9339377). IBA annotation is phylogenetically well-supported and consistent with experimental data.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 has been shown by immunofluorescence and subcellular fractionation to associate with the peroxisomal membrane
in addition to its major cytosolic localization (PMID:10704444, PMID:9339377). This is a core localization for its function
as a PMP import receptor.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of
the protein in the cytoplasm.
- reference_id: PMID:9339377
supporting_text: For the HsPXF protein, a carboxyterminal farnesylation at cysteine residues was demonstrated. Through
the use of HsPXF-specific antibodies, the protein was shown to be attached to the outer surface of peroxisomes.
- term:
id: GO:0033328
label: peroxisome membrane targeting sequence binding
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: PEX19 recognizes mPTS (membrane peroxisomal targeting signals) on PMPs. This is a core molecular function conserved
across eukaryotes. The IBA annotation appropriately captures PEX19's general mPTS binding activity.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19's recognition of mPTS signals is its defining molecular function, well-established by multiple experimental
studies (PMID:14709540, PMID:10704444, PMID:11402059). The IBA captures the right level of specificity for mPTS binding
in general.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, binds to multiple PMP targeting signals
(mPTSs), interacts with the hydrophobic domains of PMP targeting signals
- reference_id: PMID:11402059
supporting_text: PEX19, a factor required for peroxisomal membrane biogenesis, interacts with the two minimal targeting
regions of PMP34
- term:
id: GO:0045046
label: protein import into peroxisome membrane
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: PEX19 is essential for protein import into the peroxisome membrane. This IBA annotation represents one of the
most well-characterized core biological processes for PEX19.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 functions as a chaperone/receptor that delivers PMPs to the peroxisomal membrane via PEX3 docking. This
is its primary biological process, supported by extensive experimental evidence (PMID:14709540, PMID:10704444, PMID:16280322).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 functions as both a chaperone and an import receptor for newly synthesized PMPs
- reference_id: PMID:16280322
supporting_text: Pex19p translocates the membrane peroxins from the cytosol to peroxisomes in an ATP- and Pex3p-dependent
manner and then shuttles back to the cytosol
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: IEA annotation from UniProt subcellular location mapping. PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic, well-supported
by experimental data. Broader than cytosol (GO:0005829) but acceptable as a parallel annotation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic as shown by subcellular fractionation and immunofluorescence (PMID:10704444,
PMID:14709540). The IEA correctly maps the UniProt annotation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of
the protein in the cytoplasm.
- term:
id: GO:0005777
label: peroxisome
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
review:
summary: IEA annotation for peroxisome localization. PEX19 transiently associates with peroxisomes during PMP delivery.
Broader than peroxisomal membrane but acceptable.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 associates with peroxisomes as part of its PMP delivery cycle. This is well-established experimentally (PMID:10704444,
PMID:9339377).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of
the protein in the cytoplasm.
- term:
id: GO:0005778
label: peroxisomal membrane
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: IEA annotation for peroxisomal membrane. Consistent with the IBA annotation for the same term and with experimental
evidence.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Duplicate of IBA annotation for the same term. Both are correct; PEX19 associates with peroxisomal membrane during
PMP delivery.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of
the protein in the cytoplasm.
- term:
id: GO:0007031
label: peroxisome organization
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: IEA annotation from UniProt keyword mapping. PEX19 is essential for peroxisome biogenesis and organization. This
is a broad but correct annotation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is required for peroxisome membrane biogenesis; loss of PEX19 results in absence of detectable peroxisomal
structures (PMID:10704444). Peroxisome organization is an appropriate parent term.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: the loss of PEX19 results in degradation of PMPs and/or mislocalization of PMPs to the mitochondrion
- term:
id: GO:0016020
label: membrane
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Very generic IEA annotation for membrane localization. While PEX19 does associate with peroxisomal membranes,
this term is too broad to be informative and is redundant with more specific peroxisomal membrane annotations.
action: ACCEPT
reason: While overly broad, this is technically correct since PEX19 does associate with membranes. More specific terms
(peroxisomal membrane) are also annotated. IEA annotations at this level are acceptable as they subsume the more specific
ones.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:10704444
review:
summary: Sacksteder et al. (2000) showed PEX19 binds a broad spectrum of PMPs using dihybrid assays and blot overlays.
While the interactions are real, GO:0005515 is uninformative. The specific interactions are better captured by mPTS
binding and protein carrier activity terms.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative for a protein whose core function is mPTS recognition and PMP chaperoning.
The specific interactions with PMPs are better represented by GO:0033328 (peroxisome membrane targeting sequence binding)
and GO:0140597 (protein carrier activity).
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:11402059
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2001) showed PEX19 binds multiple targeting regions of PMP34 and PEX13. This reflects PEX19's core
mPTS binding function. Generic protein binding is uninformative.
action: REMOVE
reason: Specific PEX19-PMP interactions are better captured by mPTS binding terms. GO:0005515 is not informative here.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:12096124
review:
summary: Fransen et al. (2002) used bacterial two-hybrid to map peroxin interactions and showed farnesylation enhances
PEX19 affinity for PEX13 and the CAAX motif enhances affinity for PEX11beta. These are peroxin-specific interactions
better captured by mPTS binding.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding is uninformative. PEX19-peroxin interactions are better captured by mPTS binding terms.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:14709540
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2004) demonstrated PEX19 is a PMP chaperone and import receptor. Interactions with PMPs are central
to function but better captured by specific MF terms.
action: REMOVE
reason: Core PMP interactions are captured by GO:0033328 (mPTS binding) and GO:0140597 (protein carrier activity). GO:0005515
is uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:16189514
review:
summary: Rual et al. (2005) large-scale Y2H interactome mapping. High-throughput protein-protein interaction data. Generic
protein binding from HTP study.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput Y2H screen. Uninformative for PEX19 annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:16280322
review:
summary: Matsuzono & Fujiki (2006) demonstrated PEX19 shuttles PMPs to peroxisomes in vitro. Interactions with Pex16p,
Pex26p, and Pex3p are core functions better captured by specific terms.
action: REMOVE
reason: PEX19-PMP interactions during shuttling are better captured by protein carrier activity and mPTS binding terms.
GO:0005515 is uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:19197237
review:
summary: Neufeld et al. (2009) determined the structural basis for PEX19-PEX14 interaction via NMR. PEX19 residues 66-77
form an amphipathic helix binding PEX14 N-terminal domain competitively with PEX5. This is a specific structural interaction.
action: REMOVE
reason: While the PEX19-PEX14 structural interaction is well-characterized, GO:0005515 is still uninformative. The interaction
with PEX14 is part of the peroxisomal import machinery and would be better captured by more specific terms.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:20531392
review:
summary: Schueller et al. (2010) determined the crystal structure of PEX19 C-terminal mPTS recognition domain. This is
a structural study of PEX19's mPTS binding function.
action: REMOVE
reason: The mPTS recognition function is better captured by GO:0033328 and GO:0036105. GO:0005515 is uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:21102411
review:
summary: Sato et al. (2010) solved the crystal structure of PEX3-PEX19 docking complex. PEX19 residues 1-44 form an alpha-helix
when bound to PEX3. Core structural interaction.
action: REMOVE
reason: The PEX3-PEX19 docking interaction is a core function better captured by the protein carrier activity and PMP
import process terms. GO:0005515 is uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:21525035
review:
summary: Bharti et al. (2011) identified PEX14 complexes by mass spec, including PEX19. The PEX19-PEX14 interaction is
part of the peroxisomal import machinery.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from a proteomics study. The PEX19-PEX14 interaction is part of PEX19's import receptor
function. GO:0005515 is uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:25416956
review:
summary: Rolland et al. (2014) proteome-scale human interactome map. High-throughput interaction data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome screen. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:25502805
review:
summary: Massively parallel pipeline examining molecular phenotypes of disease mutations. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput study. Uninformative for PEX19.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:27107012
review:
summary: Barcode Fusion Genetics pooled-matrix protein interaction screens. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput screen. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:27107014
review:
summary: Inter-species protein-protein interaction network. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput inter-species interactome. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:28514442
review:
summary: Architecture of human interactome. High-throughput network study.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome study. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:29997244
review:
summary: LuTHy bioluminescence-based two-hybrid technology for quantitative PPI mapping. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput two-hybrid screen. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:31467278
review:
summary: Maximizing binary interactome mapping study. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:31515488
review:
summary: Study of genetic variant disruption of protein interactions. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput variant effect study. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:32296183
review:
summary: Reference map of human binary protein interactome. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:32814053
review:
summary: Interactome mapping for neurodegenerative disease proteins. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome focused on neurodegeneration. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:33961781
review:
summary: Dual proteome-scale networks of cell-specific interactome remodeling. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput interactome. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:34819669
review:
summary: Multi-scale map of cell structure fusing protein images and interactions. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput cell mapping study. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:35271311
review:
summary: OpenCell endogenous tagging for cartography of human cellular organization. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput cellular organization study. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:37398436
review:
summary: AI-guided pipeline for PPI drug discovery identifying SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor. High-throughput/computational data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from computational/drug discovery study. Uninformative for PEX19.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:38225382
review:
summary: AlphaFold-based systematic discovery of protein interaction interfaces. Computational study.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from computational structural study. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:40205054
review:
summary: Multimodal cell maps as a foundation for structural and functional genomics. High-throughput data.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding from high-throughput multimodal cell mapping. Uninformative.
- term:
id: GO:0005777
label: peroxisome
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
review:
summary: IDA from immunofluorescence curation (GO_REF:0000052). PEX19 localizes to peroxisomes as shown by multiple IF
studies.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 associates with peroxisomes, established by immunofluorescence and fractionation studies (PMID:10704444,
PMID:9339377).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of
the protein in the cytoplasm.
- term:
id: GO:0140597
label: protein carrier chaperone
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:11402059
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2001) demonstrated PEX19 binds PMP targeting regions and facilitates PMP solubility. This supports
protein carrier/chaperone activity.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 functions as a protein carrier that binds PMPs in the cytosol and delivers them to peroxisomes. This is
a core molecular function (PMID:14709540, PMID:11402059).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11402059
supporting_text: PEX19 may play a central role in this process
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 functions as both a chaperone and an import receptor for newly synthesized PMPs
- term:
id: GO:0140597
label: protein carrier chaperone
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:14709540
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2004) directly demonstrated PEX19 as a cytosolic chaperone and import receptor for class 1 PMPs.
Core molecular function annotation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: This is the landmark paper establishing PEX19 as a chaperone/import receptor for PMPs. Protein carrier activity
is an excellent term for PEX19's core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, binds to multiple PMP targeting signals
(mPTSs), interacts with the hydrophobic domains of PMP targeting signals, and is essential for PMP targeting and import.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:12488033
review:
summary: Oliveira et al. (2002) characterized PEX14 membrane topology and PEX14-PEX14 interaction. PEX19 was identified
as an interacting partner. Generic protein binding is uninformative.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative for PEX19. The PEX19-PEX14 interaction is part of the peroxisomal import
machinery captured by other terms.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-382613
review:
summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19 docking ABCD1/D2/D3 to peroxisomal membrane. PEX19 acts in the cytosol as a carrier
for ABC transporters.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytosolic, well-established (PMID:10704444, PMID:14709540). Reactome pathway context is
consistent.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of
the protein in the cytoplasm.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9603775
review:
summary: Reactome annotation for PEX3:PEX19:class I PMP dissociation. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic, well-established.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9603784
review:
summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19:class I PMP binding PEX3. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9603804
review:
summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19 binding class I PMPs. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-NUL-9604086
review:
summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19:Pex3 binding PEX16. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-NUL-9604093
review:
summary: Reactome annotation for PEX19 binding Pex3. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-NUL-9604116
review:
summary: Reactome annotation for PEX16:PEX19:Pex3 dissociation. PEX19 acts in the cytosol.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Duplicate cytosol annotation from different Reactome reaction. PEX19 is cytosolic.
- term:
id: GO:0006625
label: protein targeting to peroxisome
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:19114594
review:
summary: Matsuzaki & Fujiki (2008) showed PEX19 is essential for targeting PEX3 to peroxisomes. Knockdown of PEX19 inhibits
peroxisomal targeting of newly synthesized PEX3.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is required for protein targeting to peroxisomes, established by PEX19 knockdown experiments (PMID:19114594).
This is a core biological process.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19114594
supporting_text: Knockdown of Pex19p inhibits peroxisomal targeting of newly synthesized full-length Pex3p and results
in failure of the peroxisomal localization of Pex3p.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:19114594
review:
summary: Matsuzaki & Fujiki (2008) showed PEX19 forms a soluble complex with newly synthesized PEX3 in the cytosol. This
is a specific PEX19-PEX3 interaction, part of PMP import.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. PEX19-PEX3 interaction is part of the PMP import pathway captured by other
terms.
- term:
id: GO:0005777
label: peroxisome
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:19114594
review:
summary: Matsuzaki & Fujiki (2008) showed PEX19 localizes to peroxisomes by immunofluorescence.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 associates with peroxisomes during PMP delivery. Well-established localization.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19114594
supporting_text: Pex19p forms a soluble complex with newly synthesized Pex3p in the cytosol and directly translocates
it to peroxisomes.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:19114594
review:
summary: Matsuzaki & Fujiki (2008) showed PEX19 is cytosolic by subcellular fractionation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytosolic, well-established by this and other studies.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19114594
supporting_text: Pex19p forms a soluble complex with newly synthesized Pex3p in the cytosol
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:18782765
review:
summary: Delille & Schrader (2008) showed PEX19 binds hFis1 via co-immunoprecipitation. hFis1 is a tail-anchored membrane
protein shared between peroxisomes and mitochondria.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. The PEX19-hFis1 interaction reflects PEX19's PMP chaperone function for
tail-anchored proteins.
- term:
id: GO:0016559
label: peroxisome fission
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:18782765
review:
summary: Delille & Schrader (2008) showed PEX19 mediates targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes, and hFis1 regulates peroxisome
fission. However, PEX19's role is in delivering hFis1, not directly in fission per se.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: PEX19 contributes to peroxisome fission indirectly by delivering the fission factor hFis1 to peroxisomes (PMID:18782765).
This is a downstream consequence of PEX19's PMP chaperone function, not a direct role in fission machinery.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:18782765
supporting_text: peroxisomal targeting of hFis1 depends on Pex19p, a peroxisomal membrane protein import factor
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:18174172
review:
summary: Sato et al. (2008) characterized PEX3-PEX19 interaction biochemically. Kd of 3.4 nM. Specific structural interaction.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. The PEX3-PEX19 docking interaction is well-characterized but better captured
by other functional terms.
- term:
id: GO:0032991
label: protein-containing complex
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:18174172
review:
summary: Sato et al. (2008) showed PEX3-PEX19 forms a 1:1 complex by gel filtration and tryptophan fluorescence. This
is a specific PEX3-PEX19 docking complex.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 forms a defined 1:1 complex with PEX3 (Kd = 3.4 nM). This is a core interaction for PMP import. The term
is somewhat generic but accurately reflects the biochemical finding.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:18174172
supporting_text: a one-to-one complex is formed between monomeric Pex3p and monomeric Pex19p
- term:
id: GO:0072663
label: establishment of protein localization to peroxisome
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:18782765
review:
summary: Delille & Schrader (2008) showed silencing PEX19 reduces targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes. PEX19 establishes
protein localization to peroxisomes.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is essential for establishing PMP localization to peroxisomes. This is a core biological process directly
supported by PEX19 knockdown experiments.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:18782765
supporting_text: Silencing of Pex19p by small interference RNA reduced the targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes, but not
to mitochondria.
- term:
id: GO:0051117
label: ATPase binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:11453642
review:
summary: Biermanns & Gaertner (2001) studied PMP70 targeting to peroxisomes and actually found that PEX19 does NOT specifically
bind to PMP70 targeting elements. The abstract states "peroxin 19 (PEX19) interactions are not required for targeting
human PMP70 to peroxisomes. PEX19 does not specifically bind to the targeting elements of human PMP70."
action: REMOVE
reason: This annotation appears to be an error. PMID:11453642 (Biermanns & Gaertner 2001) explicitly states PEX19 does
NOT specifically bind PMP70 targeting elements. PMP70/ABCD3 is an ABC transporter (ATPase), but the cited paper contradicts
this annotation. Other papers do show PEX19-ABCD3 interaction (PMID:10704444, PMID:10777694), but the term "ATPase binding"
is misleading for PEX19's function. PEX19 binds PMPs via mPTS, not via ATPase domains.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11453642
supporting_text: peroxin 19 (PEX19) interactions are not required for targeting human PMP70 to peroxisomes. PEX19 does
not specifically bind to the targeting elements of human PMP70.
- term:
id: GO:0007031
label: peroxisome organization
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:14709540
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2004) showed PEX19 is essential for peroxisome organization. Loss of PEX19 leads to loss of peroxisomes.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is required for peroxisome biogenesis and organization. This is a core biological process. Well-supported
experimentally.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, binds to multiple PMP targeting signals
(mPTSs), interacts with the hydrophobic domains of PMP targeting signals, and is essential for PMP targeting and import.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:14709540
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2004) showed PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic by immunofluorescence and subcellular fractionation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic, established by direct assay.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import receptor for class 1 peroxisomal membrane proteins
- term:
id: GO:0006457
label: protein folding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:14709540
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2004) showed PEX19 stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs, preventing aggregation. However, PEX19 does
not catalyze protein folding in the classical sense; it functions as a chaperone that maintains PMP solubility by shielding
hydrophobic transmembrane domains.
action: MODIFY
reason: PEX19 is a chaperone that prevents PMP aggregation, not a folding catalyst. The protein carrier chaperone activity
(GO:0140597) more accurately describes this function. PEX19 shields hydrophobic segments rather than assisting productive
folding.
proposed_replacement_terms:
- id: GO:0140597
label: protein carrier chaperone
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol
- reference_id: PMID:16344115
supporting_text: When PMP70 was translated in the presence of purified Pex19p, a large part of PMP70 existed as soluble
form...However, in the absence of Pex19p, PMP70 formed aggregates during translation.
- term:
id: GO:0036105
label: peroxisome membrane class-1 targeting sequence binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:14709540
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2004) defined class 1 mPTS as those bound by PEX19 and imported in a PEX19-dependent manner. This
is a highly specific and accurate annotation for PEX19's molecular function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 specifically recognizes class 1 mPTS, as demonstrated by Jones et al. This is the most specific and accurate
MF term for PEX19's cargo recognition function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: 'We also demonstrate the existence of two PMP import mechanisms and two classes of mPTSs: class 1 mPTSs,
which are bound by PEX19 and imported in a PEX19-dependent manner, and class 2 mPTSs, which are not bound by PEX19
and mediate protein import independently of PEX19'
- term:
id: GO:0045046
label: protein import into peroxisome membrane
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:14709540
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2004) demonstrated PEX19 is essential for PMP import into the peroxisome membrane. Core biological
process.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19-dependent PMP import is the protein's primary biological process.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 functions as both a chaperone and an import receptor for newly synthesized PMPs
- term:
id: GO:0050821
label: protein stabilization
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:14709540
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2004) showed PEX19 stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, preventing their degradation
or aggregation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 stabilizes PMPs by acting as a chaperone that prevents aggregation and degradation. This is a core function
directly demonstrated by the study.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol
- term:
id: GO:0005778
label: peroxisomal membrane
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:21525035
review:
summary: Bharti et al. (2011) identified PEX19 associated with peroxisomal membrane protein complexes by mass spectrometry.
HDA annotation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 associates with the peroxisomal membrane, confirmed by mass spec identification in peroxisomal membrane
complexes.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21525035
supporting_text: almost all known human peroxins involved in protein import were identified as constituents of the PEX14
complexes
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:10777694
review:
summary: Gloeckner et al. (2000) showed PEX19 interacts with ALDP, ALDRP, and PMP70 by Y2H and GST pull-down. These are
specific PMP interactions reflecting PEX19's chaperone function for peroxisomal ABC transporters.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. The PEX19-ABC transporter interactions reflect PEX19's mPTS binding and
chaperone functions captured by other terms.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:19715730
review:
summary: Pinto et al. (2009) studied PEX3 cytosolic domain lipid binding. PEX19 was used as a binding partner control.
The study is primarily about PEX3, not PEX19.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. PEX19-PEX3 interaction is captured by other terms.
- term:
id: GO:1900131
label: negative regulation of lipid binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:19715730
review:
summary: Pinto et al. (2009) showed PEX3 cytosolic domain binds membrane lipids, and PEX19 binding to PEX3 may modulate
this lipid interaction. However, the paper is primarily about PEX3 lipid binding, and the GO annotation claims PEX19
negatively regulates lipid binding. The evidence for PEX19 specifically negatively regulating lipid binding is indirect.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: The annotation that PEX19 negatively regulates lipid binding appears to be based on the observation that PEX19
binding to PEX3 may compete with PEX3's lipid binding. This is an indirect inference from a study primarily about PEX3,
not a direct demonstration of PEX19 as a negative regulator of lipid binding. Not a core function of PEX19.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:19715730
supporting_text: this domain of PEX3 interacts with amphipathic molecules
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:16344115
review:
summary: Kashiwayama et al. (2005) showed PEX19 binds PMP70, keeping it soluble during translation. Specific chaperone
interaction better captured by protein carrier activity.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. PEX19-PMP70 interaction is part of PEX19's chaperone function captured
by GO:0140597.
- term:
id: GO:0006625
label: protein targeting to peroxisome
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:16344115
review:
summary: Kashiwayama et al. (2005) showed PEX19 keeps PMP70 in proper conformation for peroxisomal localization. Deletion
of PEX19 binding sites on PMP70 abolished peroxisomal targeting.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is essential for targeting PMPs including PMP70 to peroxisomes. Core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16344115
supporting_text: Pex19p binds to PMP70 co-translationally and keeps PMP70 as a proper conformation for the localization
to peroxisome
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:16763195
review:
summary: Halbach et al. (2006) showed PEX19 binds PEX26 at C-terminal sites including the TMD and luminal domain. Specific
tail-anchored PMP interaction.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. The PEX19-PEX26 interaction reflects tail-anchored PMP recognition captured
by mPTS binding terms.
- term:
id: GO:0006625
label: protein targeting to peroxisome
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:16763195
review:
summary: Halbach et al. (2006) showed PEX19 is essential for PEX26 import into the peroxisomal membrane. C-terminal PEX19-binding
sites mark tail-anchored proteins for peroxisomal delivery.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is essential for targeting tail-anchored PMPs (PEX26) to peroxisomes. Core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16763195
supporting_text: C-terminal PEX19-binding sites mark tail-anchored proteins for delivery to peroxisomes
- term:
id: GO:0050821
label: protein stabilization
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:16344115
review:
summary: Kashiwayama et al. (2005) showed PEX19 prevents PMP70 aggregation during translation, keeping it soluble. Direct
chaperone-mediated stabilization.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 stabilizes PMPs by preventing aggregation. Directly demonstrated for PMP70.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16344115
supporting_text: When PMP70 was translated in the presence of purified Pex19p, a large part of PMP70 existed as soluble
form...However, in the absence of Pex19p, PMP70 formed aggregates during translation.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:11590176
review:
summary: Brosius et al. (2002) showed both targeting regions of human PMP22 interact with PEX19. Specific PMP interaction
reflecting PEX19's chaperone function.
action: REMOVE
reason: Generic protein binding uninformative. PEX19-PMP22 interaction is part of PEX19's PMP chaperone function captured
by mPTS binding and protein carrier activity terms.
- term:
id: GO:0045046
label: protein import into peroxisome membrane
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:11402059
review:
summary: Jones et al. (2001) demonstrated PEX19 interacts with PMP targeting regions, supporting its role in PMP import
into the peroxisome membrane.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19-mediated PMP import into peroxisome membrane is a core biological process.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:11402059
supporting_text: PEX19, a factor required for peroxisomal membrane biogenesis, interacts with the two minimal targeting
regions of PMP34
- term:
id: GO:0031526
label: brush border membrane
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: ISS annotation from manual transfer of orthologue data. PEX19 localization to brush border membrane is not supported
by any literature on PEX19. PEX19 is a cytosolic/peroxisomal protein with no known role in brush border. This appears
to be an erroneous orthologue transfer.
action: REMOVE
reason: There is no evidence that PEX19 localizes to the brush border membrane. PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic protein
that transiently associates with peroxisomal membranes. Brush border localization is not consistent with known PEX19
biology and likely represents an erroneous orthologue-based transfer.
- term:
id: GO:0005778
label: peroxisomal membrane
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9339377
review:
summary: Kammerer et al. (1997) showed PEX19 (HsPXF) has peroxisomal localization and is farnesylated at C-terminal CaaX
motif.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 localizes to peroxisomal membrane. Early characterization study establishing this localization.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9339377
supporting_text: For the HsPXF protein, a carboxyterminal farnesylation at cysteine residues was demonstrated. Through
the use of HsPXF-specific antibodies, the protein was shown to be attached to the outer surface of peroxisomes.
- term:
id: GO:0007031
label: peroxisome organization
evidence_type: NAS
original_reference_id: PMID:9339377
review:
summary: NAS (non-traceable author statement) annotation based on Kammerer et al. (1997). The paper describes PEX19 genomic
organization but does not directly demonstrate a role in peroxisome organization. However, PEX19's role in peroxisome
organization is well-established by other studies.
action: ACCEPT
reason: While the specific reference is NAS, PEX19's role in peroxisome organization is well-established by multiple subsequent
studies (PMID:10704444, PMID:14709540).
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: ISS annotation from orthologue transfer. PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic, well-established experimentally.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is predominantly cytoplasmic, consistent with direct experimental evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005777
label: peroxisome
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: ISS annotation from orthologue transfer. PEX19 associates with peroxisomes.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 associates with peroxisomes, consistent with direct experimental evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0006625
label: protein targeting to peroxisome
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:10704444
review:
summary: Sacksteder et al. (2000) showed mislocalization of PEX19 to the nucleus leads to nuclear accumulation of newly
synthesized PMPs, and loss of PEX19 results in PMP degradation/mislocalization to mitochondria.
action: ACCEPT
reason: PEX19 is essential for protein targeting to peroxisomes. Loss of PEX19 causes PMP mislocalization, demonstrating
its requirement for targeting.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: mislocalization of PEX19 to the nucleus leads to nuclear accumulation of newly synthesized PMPs
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: the loss of PEX19 results in degradation of PMPs and/or mislocalization of PMPs to the mitochondrion
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
review:
summary: HPA-based IDA annotation for nucleoplasm localization. PEX19 is predominantly cytosolic and not known to have
a nuclear function. However, some studies show that when PEX19 is mislocalized to the nucleus it can accumulate there
with PMPs (PMID:10704444). Also, PEX19 has been reported to interact with CDKN2A/p19ARF and exclude it from the nucleus
(PMID:11259404). Low-level nuclear detection by HPA is possible but not a core localization.
action: NEW
reason: HPA-based annotation for nucleoplasm localization. PEX19 is predominantly cytosolic and not known to have a nuclear
function. Low-level nuclear detection by HPA is possible but not a core localization. This annotation from UniProt is
not in GOA.
- term:
id: GO:0005634
label: nucleus
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
review:
summary: Nuclear localization from immunofluorescence curation. PEX19 was shown to accumulate in the nucleus when an NLS
is appended (PMID:10704444), and it has a reported role in excluding CDKN2A from the nucleus (PMID:11259404). However,
nuclear localization is not a core property of PEX19.
action: NEW
reason: PEX19 is not normally a nuclear protein. Nuclear presence may relate to non-canonical CDKN2A interaction (PMID:11259404).
This annotation from UniProt is not in GOA.
- term:
id: GO:0016557
label: peroxisome membrane biogenesis
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
review:
summary: PEX19 is essential for peroxisome membrane biogenesis. Loss of PEX19 abolishes peroxisome membrane formation.
This is a core biological process.
action: NEW
reason: PEX19 is required for peroxisome membrane biogenesis, one of only three peroxins (PEX3, PEX16, PEX19) whose loss
abolishes peroxisomal membrane structures. This annotation from UniProt is not in GOA but is well-supported.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10704444
supporting_text: the loss of PEX19 results in degradation of PMPs and/or mislocalization of PMPs to the mitochondrion
- reference_id: PMID:14709540
supporting_text: PEX19 functions as both a chaperone and an import receptor for newly synthesized PMPs
references:
- id: GO_REF:0000024
title: Manual transfer of experimentally-verified manual GO annotation data to orthologs by curator judgment of sequence
similarity
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000033
title: Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000043
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot keyword mapping
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000044
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Subcellular Location vocabulary mapping, accompanied by conservative
changes to GO terms applied by UniProt
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000052
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on curation of immunofluorescence data
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000117
title: Electronic Gene Ontology annotations created by ARBA machine learning models
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000120
title: Combined Automated Annotation using Multiple IEA Methods
findings: []
- id: PMID:10704444
title: PEX19 binds multiple peroxisomal membrane proteins, is predominantly cytoplasmic, and is required for peroxisome
membrane synthesis.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 binds a broad spectrum of PMPs
supporting_text: PEX19 binds a broad spectrum of PMPs, displays saturable PMP binding, and interacts with regions of PMPs
required for their targeting to peroxisomes.
- statement: PEX19 is bimodally distributed between cytoplasm and peroxisome
supporting_text: At steady state, PEX19 is bimodally distributed between the cytoplasm and peroxisome, with most of the
protein in the cytoplasm.
- statement: Loss of PEX19 results in degradation and mislocalization of PMPs
supporting_text: the loss of PEX19 results in degradation of PMPs and/or mislocalization of PMPs to the mitochondrion.
- id: PMID:10777694
title: Human adrenoleukodystrophy protein and related peroxisomal ABC transporters interact with the peroxisomal assembly
protein PEX19p.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 interacts with ALDP, ALDRP, and PMP70
supporting_text: we identified the peroxin PEX19p as a novel interactor of ALDP, ALDRP, and PMP70.
- statement: PEX19 is a cytosolic acceptor for peroxisomal ABC transporters
supporting_text: Our data provide evidence that PEX19p is a cytosolic acceptor protein for the peroxisomal ABC transporters
ALDP, PMP70, and ALDRP and might be involved in the intracellular sorting and trafficking of these proteins to the peroxisomal
membrane.
- id: PMID:11402059
title: Multiple distinct targeting signals in integral peroxisomal membrane proteins.
findings:
- statement: PMP34 contains at least two nonoverlapping mPTS
supporting_text: the metabolite transporter PMP34, an integral PMP, contains at least two nonoverlapping sets of targeting
information, either of which is sufficient for insertion into the peroxisome membrane.
- statement: PEX19 binds both minimal targeting regions of PMP34
supporting_text: we demonstrate that PEX19, a factor required for peroxisomal membrane biogenesis, interacts with the
two minimal targeting regions of PMP34.
- id: PMID:11453642
title: Targeting elements in the amino-terminal part direct the human 70-kDa peroxisomal integral membrane protein (PMP70)
to peroxisomes.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 interactions are NOT required for targeting human PMP70 to peroxisomes
supporting_text: peroxin 19 (PEX19) interactions are not required for targeting human PMP70 to peroxisomes.
- statement: PEX19 does not specifically bind to the targeting elements of human PMP70
supporting_text: PEX19 does not specifically bind to the targeting elements of human PMP70.
- id: PMID:11590176
title: Two different targeting signals direct human peroxisomal membrane protein 22 to peroxisomes.
findings:
- statement: Both PMP22 targeting regions interact with PEX19
supporting_text: Both of these peroxisomal targeting regions interact with PEX19, a factor required for peroxisome membrane
synthesis.
- id: PMID:12096124
title: Analysis of mammalian peroxin interactions using a non-transcription-based bacterial two-hybrid assay.
findings:
- statement: Farnesylation enhances PEX19 affinity for PEX13
supporting_text: farnesylation, and not the CAAX motif, of Pex19p strongly enhances its affinity for Pex13p
- statement: CAAX motif enhances PEX19 affinity for PEX11beta
supporting_text: the CAAXmotif, and not farnesylation, of Pex19p strongly enhances its affinity for Pex11pbeta
- id: PMID:12488033
title: 'Mammalian Pex14p: membrane topology and characterisation of the Pex14p-Pex14p interaction.'
findings:
- statement: PEX14 forms homopolymers via residues 147-278
supporting_text: homopolymerisation of Pex14p involves a domain comprising amino acid residues 147-278 of this peroxin.
- id: PMID:14709540
title: PEX19 is a predominantly cytosolic chaperone and import receptor for class 1 peroxisomal membrane proteins.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 is a chaperone and import receptor for class 1 PMPs
supporting_text: We show here that PEX19 has all of the properties one would expect for a bifunctional PMP chaperone/import
receptor.
- statement: PEX19 binds mPTS and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs
supporting_text: PEX19 binds and stabilizes newly synthesized PMPs in the cytosol, binds to multiple PMP targeting signals
(mPTSs), interacts with the hydrophobic domains of PMP targeting signals, and is essential for PMP targeting and import.
- statement: Two classes of mPTS defined - class 1 (PEX19-dependent) and class 2 (PEX19-independent)
supporting_text: 'We also demonstrate the existence of two PMP import mechanisms and two classes of mPTSs: class 1 mPTSs,
which are bound by PEX19 and imported in a PEX19-dependent manner, and class 2 mPTSs, which are not bound by PEX19 and
mediate protein import independently of PEX19.'
- id: PMID:16189514
title: Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein-protein interaction network.
findings: []
- id: PMID:16280322
title: In vitro transport of membrane proteins to peroxisomes by shuttling receptor Pex19p.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 shuttles PMPs from cytosol to peroxisomes
supporting_text: Pex19p translocates the membrane peroxins from the cytosol to peroxisomes in an ATP- and Pex3p-dependent
manner and then shuttles back to the cytosol.
- statement: Transport is ATP- and PEX3-dependent
supporting_text: Cell-free synthesized, 35S-labeled Pex19p was targeted to subcellular fractions containing peroxisomes
from Chinese hamster ovary-K1 cells as well as peroxisomes isolated from rat liver in an ATP-dependent manner.
- statement: PEX19 recycles back to cytosol
supporting_text: Peroxisome-associated and partly Na2CO3-resistant 35S-Pex19p was released to the cytosolic fraction upon
incubation in the absence of ATP, whereas 35S-Pex16p and 35S-Pex26p remained in the membranes.
- id: PMID:16344115
title: Role of Pex19p in the targeting of PMP70 to peroxisome.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 keeps PMP70 soluble during translation
supporting_text: When PMP70 was translated in the presence of purified Pex19p, a large part of PMP70 existed as soluble
form and was co-immunoprecipitated with Pex19p.
- statement: PMP70 aggregates in absence of PEX19
supporting_text: in the absence of Pex19p, PMP70 formed aggregates during translation.
- statement: PEX19 binds PMP70 co-translationally
supporting_text: These results suggest that Pex19p binds to PMP70 co-translationally and keeps PMP70 as a proper conformation
for the localization to peroxisome.
- id: PMID:16763195
title: Targeting of the tail-anchored peroxisomal membrane proteins PEX26 and PEX15 occurs through C-terminal PEX19-binding
sites.
findings:
- statement: PEX26 contains two PEX19-binding sites
supporting_text: Its C-terminal-targeting signal contains two binding sites for PEX19, the import receptor for several
peroxisomal membrane proteins.
- statement: PEX19 is essential for PEX26 import
supporting_text: we show that PEX19 is essential for PEX26 import.
- statement: C-terminal PEX19-binding sites mark tail-anchored proteins for peroxisomal delivery
supporting_text: We conclude that C-terminal PEX19-binding sites mark tail-anchored proteins for delivery to peroxisomes.
- id: PMID:18174172
title: 'Characterization of the interaction between recombinant human peroxin Pex3p and Pex19p: identification of TRP-104
IN Pex3p as a critical residue for the interaction.'
findings:
- statement: PEX3-PEX19 form a 1:1 complex
supporting_text: Gel filtration chromatography analyses and intrinsic tryptophan fluorescence titrations revealed that
a one-to-one complex is formed between monomeric Pex3p and monomeric Pex19p.
- statement: Kd = 3.4 nM for wild-type interaction
supporting_text: the wild-type and the W104A and W104F mutants showed K(D) values of 3.4 nm, 1080 nm, and 66.2 nm, respectively.
- statement: Trp-104 of PEX3 is critical for PEX19 binding
supporting_text: the indole ring of Trp-104 directly interacts with Pex19p to facilitate the specific peroxisomal translocation
of the Pex19p-PMP complexes.
- id: PMID:18782765
title: Targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes is mediated by Pex19p.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 mediates hFis1 targeting to peroxisomes
supporting_text: Here we demonstrate for the first time that peroxisomal targeting of hFis1 depends on Pex19p, a peroxisomal
membrane protein import factor.
- statement: PEX19 knockdown reduces hFis1 peroxisomal targeting
supporting_text: Silencing of Pex19p by small interference RNA reduced the targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes, but not
to mitochondria.
- statement: Peroxisomal and mitochondrial targeting of hFis1 are independent events
supporting_text: Our findings indicate that targeting of hFis1 to peroxisomes and mitochondria are independent events
and support a direct, Pex19p-dependent targeting of peroxisomal tail-anchored proteins.
- id: PMID:19114594
title: The peroxisomal membrane protein import receptor Pex3p is directly transported to peroxisomes by a novel Pex19p-
and Pex16p-dependent pathway.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 is a chaperone for full-length PEX3 in the cytosol
supporting_text: We show here that Pex19p plays an essential role as the chaperone for full-length Pex3p in the cytosol.
- statement: PEX19 knockdown inhibits PEX3 peroxisomal targeting
supporting_text: Knockdown of Pex19p inhibits peroxisomal targeting of newly synthesized full-length Pex3p
- statement: PEX16 is the docking receptor for PEX3-PEX19 complexes
supporting_text: Pex16p is the membrane receptor for Pex3p
- id: PMID:19197237
title: Structural basis for competitive interactions of Pex14 with the import receptors Pex5 and Pex19.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 and PEX5 bind competitively to PEX14 N-terminal domain
supporting_text: Pex5 and Pex19 ligand helices bind competitively to the same surface in Pex14(N) albeit with opposite
directionality.
- statement: PEX19 uses FxxxF motif (residues 66-77) to bind PEX14
supporting_text: The molecular recognition involves conserved aromatic side chains in the Pex5 WxxxF/Y motif and a newly
identified F/YFxxxF sequence in Pex19.
- id: PMID:19715730
title: The cytosolic domain of PEX3, a protein involved in the biogenesis of peroxisomes, binds membrane lipids.
findings:
- statement: PEX3 cytosolic domain binds membrane lipids
supporting_text: a recombinant protein comprising the cytosolic domain of PEX3 can be purified in a soluble and monomeric
form in the absence of detergents or other solubilizing agents.
- statement: PEX19 interaction may modulate PEX3 lipid binding
supporting_text: we tested this recombinant protein in lipid-binding assays and found that it interacts strongly with
liposomes inducing their flocculation or even partial solubilization.
- id: PMID:20531392
title: The peroxisomal receptor Pex19p forms a helical mPTS recognition domain.
findings:
- statement: Crystal structure of PEX19 C-terminal mPTS recognition domain
supporting_text: The crystal structure of the folded C-terminal part of the receptor reveals a globular domain that displays
a bundle of three long helices in an antiparallel arrangement.
- statement: Alpha-helical bundle binds mPTS with ~10 uM affinity
supporting_text: the structured alpha-helical domain binds PMP-targeting signal (mPTS) sequences with about 10 muM affinity.
- id: PMID:21102411
title: Structural basis for docking of peroxisomal membrane protein carrier Pex19p onto its receptor Pex3p.
findings:
- statement: Crystal structure of PEX3-PEX19 complex
supporting_text: we present the three-dimensional structure of the complex between a cytosolic domain of Pex3p and the
binding-region peptide of Pex19p.
- statement: PEX19 residues 1-44 form an alpha-helix upon PEX3 binding
supporting_text: A 16-residue region of the Pex19p peptide forms an alpha-helix and makes a contact with Pex3p; this helix
is disordered in the unbound state.
- statement: Leucine triad and Phe29 are critical for binding
supporting_text: The Pex19p peptide contains a characteristic motif, consisting of the leucine triad (Leu18, Leu21, Leu22),
and Phe29, which are critical for the Pex3p binding and peroxisome biogenesis.
- id: PMID:21525035
title: PEX14 is required for microtubule-based peroxisome motility in human cells.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 identified in PEX14 complexes by mass spectrometry
supporting_text: Using mass spectrometric analysis, almost all known human peroxins involved in protein import were identified
as constituents of the PEX14 complexes.
- id: PMID:25416956
title: A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
findings: []
- id: PMID:25502805
title: A massively parallel pipeline to clone DNA variants and examine molecular phenotypes of human disease mutations.
findings: []
- id: PMID:27107012
title: Pooled-matrix protein interaction screens using Barcode Fusion Genetics.
findings: []
- id: PMID:27107014
title: An inter-species protein-protein interaction network across vast evolutionary distance.
findings: []
- id: PMID:28514442
title: Architecture of the human interactome defines protein communities and disease networks.
findings: []
- id: PMID:29997244
title: 'LuTHy: a double-readout bioluminescence-based two-hybrid technology for quantitative mapping of protein-protein
interactions in mammalian cells.'
findings: []
- id: PMID:31467278
title: Maximizing binary interactome mapping with a minimal number of assays.
findings: []
- id: PMID:31515488
title: Extensive disruption of protein interactions by genetic variants across the allele frequency spectrum in human populations.
findings: []
- id: PMID:32296183
title: A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
findings: []
- id: PMID:32814053
title: Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative Disease Proteins and Uncovers Widespread Protein Aggregation
in Affected Brains.
findings: []
- id: PMID:33961781
title: Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
findings: []
- id: PMID:34819669
title: A multi-scale map of cell structure fusing protein images and interactions.
findings: []
- id: PMID:35271311
title: 'OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization.'
findings: []
- id: PMID:37398436
title: AI-guided pipeline for protein-protein interaction drug discovery identifies a SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor.
findings: []
- id: PMID:38225382
title: Systematic discovery of protein interaction interfaces using AlphaFold and experimental validation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:40205054
title: Multimodal cell maps as a foundation for structural and functional genomics.
findings: []
- id: PMID:9339377
title: Genomic organization and molecular characterization of a gene encoding HsPXF, a human peroxisomal farnesylated protein.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 is farnesylated at C-terminal CaaX motif
supporting_text: For the HsPXF protein, a carboxyterminal farnesylation at cysteine residues was demonstrated.
- statement: Peroxisomal localization demonstrated
supporting_text: Through the use of HsPXF-specific antibodies, the protein was shown to be attached to the outer surface
of peroxisomes.
- statement: Four splice variants identified
supporting_text: we detected four splice variants originating either from exon skipping or from alternative splicing events.
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-382613
title: PEX-19 docks ABCD1/D2/D3 to peroximal membrane
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9603775
title: PEX3:PEX19:class I PMP dissociates
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9603784
title: PEX19:class I PMP binds PEX3
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9603804
title: PEX19 binds class I peroxisomal membrane proteins
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-NUL-9604086
title: PEX19:Pex3 binds PEX16
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-NUL-9604093
title: PEX19 binds Pex3
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-NUL-9604116
title: PEX16:PEX19:Pex3 dissociates
findings: []
- id: PMID:11259404
title: Pex19p dampens the p19ARF-p53-p21WAF1 tumor suppressor pathway.
findings:
- statement: PEX19 interacts with CDKN2A/p19ARF
supporting_text: We isolated a 33-kDa protein, Pex19p/HK33/HsPXF, as a p19ARF-binding protein in a yeast two-hybrid screen.
- statement: PEX19 excludes CDKN2A from nucleus
supporting_text: Pex19p interacts with p19ARF in the cell cytoplasm and excludes p19ARF from the nucleus, leading to a
concurrent inactivation of p53 function.
- statement: Results in active degradation of TP53
supporting_text: Down-regulation of Pex19p by its antisense expression resulted in increased levels of p19ARF, increased
p53 function, and a p53/p21WAF1-mediated senescence-like cell cycle arrest.
core_functions:
- molecular_function:
id: GO:0140597
label: protein carrier chaperone
directly_involved_in:
- id: GO:0045046
label: protein import into peroxisome membrane
- id: GO:0016557
label: peroxisome membrane biogenesis
locations:
- id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
- id: GO:0005778
label: peroxisomal membrane
description: PEX19 functions as a cytosolic chaperone and import receptor for peroxisomal membrane proteins (PMPs). It binds
newly synthesized PMPs via their mPTS in the cytosol, prevents their aggregation (protein stabilization), and delivers
them to PEX3 at the peroxisomal membrane for insertion. PEX19 is one of three essential peroxins (with PEX3 and PEX16)
required for peroxisome membrane biogenesis.
- molecular_function:
id: GO:0036105
label: peroxisome membrane class-1 targeting sequence binding
directly_involved_in:
- id: GO:0006625
label: protein targeting to peroxisome
locations:
- id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
description: PEX19 recognizes class 1 membrane peroxisomal targeting signals (mPTS) on PMPs via its C-terminal alpha-helical
domain, enabling specific cargo selection for PEX3-dependent import into the peroxisomal membrane.