PICK1

UniProt ID: Q9NRD5
Organism: Homo sapiens
Review Status: COMPLETE
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Gene Description

PICK1 encodes Protein interacting with C kinase 1, a PDZ/BAR-domain scaffold that couples cargo-protein binding to membrane binding and curvature-dependent trafficking. Its best-supported core role is regulation of membrane protein trafficking, especially AMPA receptor GluA2/GluA3 internalization/recycling and synaptic receptor organization, through PDZ-mediated partner selection, PKC-associated signaling, and BAR-domain membrane remodeling.

Existing Annotations Review

GO Term Evidence Action Reason
GO:0043113 receptor clustering
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Receptor clustering is supported by PICK1 PDZ/BAR-dependent organization of synaptic receptor complexes.
Reason: receptor clustering is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0006886 intracellular protein transport
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Intracellular protein transport is central to PICK1 regulation of AMPAR and other membrane-protein trafficking.
Reason: intracellular protein transport is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0043005 neuron projection
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Neuron projection localization is consistent with PICK1 function in pre- and postsynaptic neuronal compartments.
Reason: neuron projection is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0005543 phospholipid binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Phospholipid binding is supported by the BAR/N-BAR membrane-binding module.
Reason: phospholipid binding is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**BAR / N‑BAR domain (membrane remodeling module):** BAR domains are classically crescent-shaped, lipid-binding modules involved in membrane curvature during trafficking.
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
GO:0008021 synaptic vesicle
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Synaptic vesicle localization is consistent with synaptic trafficking functions of PICK1.
Reason: synaptic vesicle is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0014069 postsynaptic density
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Postsynaptic density localization is supported by PICK1 action at postsynaptic AMPAR complexes.
Reason: postsynaptic density is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0032588 trans-Golgi network membrane
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: trans-Golgi network membrane is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: trans-Golgi network membrane is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0097062 dendritic spine maintenance
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Dendritic spine maintenance is supported by PICK1 roles in AMPAR trafficking and synaptic plasticity.
Reason: dendritic spine maintenance is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0002092 positive regulation of receptor internalization
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of receptor internalization is a core PICK1-supported process for AMPAR GluA2 trafficking.
Reason: positive regulation of receptor internalization is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0005080 protein kinase C binding
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Protein kinase C binding is supported by PICK1 identity as a PKC-alpha-binding protein.
Reason: protein kinase C binding is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 was originally cloned/recognized as a **PKCα-binding protein**, a point reiterated in 2023 work on synaptic receptor regulation
GO:0034315 regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0003779 actin binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: actin binding is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: actin binding is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: cytoplasm is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: cytoplasm is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
A 2024 Molecular Biology of the Cell study reports that in nonpolarized cells PICK1 is typically **cytosolic**, but under **sodium arsenite** stress it relocalizes to **perinuclear aggresomes**, identifying PICK1 as a stress-responsive organizer of protein sequestration/aggregation compartments
GO:0005856 cytoskeleton
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: cytoskeleton is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: cytoskeleton is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0014069 postsynaptic density
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
ACCEPT
Summary: Postsynaptic density localization is supported by PICK1 action at postsynaptic AMPAR complexes.
Reason: postsynaptic density is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0016020 membrane
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: membrane is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: membrane is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0019904 protein domain specific binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
ACCEPT
Summary: Protein domain specific binding is supported by PICK1 PDZ-domain recognition of receptor/cargo C-terminal motifs.
Reason: protein domain specific binding is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0043005 neuron projection
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
ACCEPT
Summary: Neuron projection localization is consistent with PICK1 function in pre- and postsynaptic neuronal compartments.
Reason: neuron projection is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0045202 synapse
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Synapse localization is supported by PICK1 enrichment in pre- and postsynaptic compartments.
Reason: synapse is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0046872 metal ion binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Metal ion binding is not the functionally informative annotation for PICK1 compared with PDZ/BAR scaffold and membrane-remodeling activities.
Reason: metal ion binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
GO:0048471 perinuclear region of cytoplasm
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: perinuclear region of cytoplasm is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: perinuclear region of cytoplasm is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
A 2024 Molecular Biology of the Cell study reports that in nonpolarized cells PICK1 is typically **cytosolic**, but under **sodium arsenite** stress it relocalizes to **perinuclear aggresomes**, identifying PICK1 as a stress-responsive organizer of protein sequestration/aggregation compartments
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11343649
Functional interaction between monoamine plasma membrane tra...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11802773
Interaction of the synaptic protein PICK1 (protein interacti...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16713569
A protein-protein interaction network for human inherited at...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21653829
Protein interactome reveals converging molecular pathways am...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26787460
Proteomic peptide phage display uncovers novel interactions ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:28514442
Architecture of the human interactome defines protein commun...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:31413325
HENA, heterogeneous network-based data set for Alzheimer's d...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32296183
A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32814053
Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:33961781
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:36115835
Quantitative fragmentomics allow affinity mapping of interac...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:37207277
Using brain cell-type-specific protein interactomes to inter...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:32296183
A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
ACCEPT
Summary: Identical protein binding is supported by BAR-domain homodimerization and higher-order PICK1 assembly.
Reason: identical protein binding is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**BAR / N‑BAR domain (membrane remodeling module):** BAR domains are classically crescent-shaped, lipid-binding modules involved in membrane curvature during trafficking.
GO:0005829 cytosol
IDA
GO_REF:0000052
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: cytosol is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: cytosol is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
A 2024 Molecular Biology of the Cell study reports that in nonpolarized cells PICK1 is typically **cytosolic**, but under **sodium arsenite** stress it relocalizes to **perinuclear aggresomes**, identifying PICK1 as a stress-responsive organizer of protein sequestration/aggregation compartments
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16314870
Serine racemase binds to PICK1: potential relevance to schiz...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Protein binding is too generic for PICK1; PDZ-domain binding, PKC binding, receptor binding, and identical protein binding are more informative.
Reason: protein binding is less informative than the specific PICK1 scaffold mechanism.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0050796 regulation of insulin secretion
IMP
PMID:29768204
An Amphipathic Helix Directs Cellular Membrane Curvature Sen...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: regulation of insulin secretion is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: regulation of insulin secretion is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0140090 membrane curvature sensor activity
IDA
PMID:29768204
An Amphipathic Helix Directs Cellular Membrane Curvature Sen...
ACCEPT
Summary: Membrane curvature sensor activity is supported by PICK1 BAR/N-BAR membrane-remodeling function.
Reason: membrane curvature sensor activity is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**BAR / N‑BAR domain (membrane remodeling module):** BAR domains are classically crescent-shaped, lipid-binding modules involved in membrane curvature during trafficking.
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
GO:0001664 G protein-coupled receptor binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: G protein-coupled receptor binding is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: G protein-coupled receptor binding is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0019904 protein domain specific binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Protein domain specific binding is supported by PICK1 PDZ-domain recognition of receptor/cargo C-terminal motifs.
Reason: protein domain specific binding is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Identical protein binding is supported by BAR-domain homodimerization and higher-order PICK1 assembly.
Reason: identical protein binding is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**BAR / N‑BAR domain (membrane remodeling module):** BAR domains are classically crescent-shaped, lipid-binding modules involved in membrane curvature during trafficking.
GO:0002092 positive regulation of receptor internalization
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Positive regulation of receptor internalization is a core PICK1-supported process for AMPAR GluA2 trafficking.
Reason: positive regulation of receptor internalization is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0021782 glial cell development
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: glial cell development is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: glial cell development is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0034316 negative regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: negative regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: negative regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0036294 cellular response to decreased oxygen levels
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: cellular response to decreased oxygen levels is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: cellular response to decreased oxygen levels is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0042149 cellular response to glucose starvation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: cellular response to glucose starvation is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: cellular response to glucose starvation is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0043005 neuron projection
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Neuron projection localization is consistent with PICK1 function in pre- and postsynaptic neuronal compartments.
Reason: neuron projection is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0051015 actin filament binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: actin filament binding is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: actin filament binding is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0060292 long-term synaptic depression
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Long-term synaptic depression is supported as a synaptic plasticity context for PICK1-mediated AMPAR internalization.
Reason: long-term synaptic depression is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0071933 Arp2/3 complex binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Arp2/3 complex binding is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: Arp2/3 complex binding is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0097061 dendritic spine organization
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Dendritic spine organization is supported through PICK1-dependent AMPAR trafficking and synaptic plasticity.
Reason: dendritic spine organization is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0097062 dendritic spine maintenance
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Dendritic spine maintenance is supported by PICK1 roles in AMPAR trafficking and synaptic plasticity.
Reason: dendritic spine maintenance is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-416639
ACCEPT
Summary: Plasma membrane localization is supported by PICK1 roles in surface receptor internalization and trafficking.
Reason: plasma membrane is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-416985
ACCEPT
Summary: Plasma membrane localization is supported by PICK1 roles in surface receptor internalization and trafficking.
Reason: plasma membrane is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-421007
ACCEPT
Summary: Plasma membrane localization is supported by PICK1 roles in surface receptor internalization and trafficking.
Reason: plasma membrane is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0030666 endocytic vesicle membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-416639
ACCEPT
Summary: Endocytic vesicle membrane localization is consistent with PICK1-mediated receptor internalization/recycling.
Reason: endocytic vesicle membrane is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0030666 endocytic vesicle membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-421007
ACCEPT
Summary: Endocytic vesicle membrane localization is consistent with PICK1-mediated receptor internalization/recycling.
Reason: endocytic vesicle membrane is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:16314870
Serine racemase binds to PICK1: potential relevance to schiz...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: cytoplasm is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: cytoplasm is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
A 2024 Molecular Biology of the Cell study reports that in nonpolarized cells PICK1 is typically **cytosolic**, but under **sodium arsenite** stress it relocalizes to **perinuclear aggresomes**, identifying PICK1 as a stress-responsive organizer of protein sequestration/aggregation compartments
GO:0005102 signaling receptor binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Signaling receptor binding is supported by PICK1 PDZ-domain interactions with receptor cargo such as AMPAR subunits.
Reason: signaling receptor binding is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0043113 receptor clustering
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Receptor clustering is supported by PICK1 PDZ/BAR-dependent organization of synaptic receptor complexes.
Reason: receptor clustering is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
**PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
GO:0045202 synapse
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Synapse localization is supported by PICK1 enrichment in pre- and postsynaptic compartments.
Reason: synapse is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking
GO:0005080 protein kinase C binding
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: Protein kinase C binding is supported by PICK1 identity as a PKC-alpha-binding protein.
Reason: protein kinase C binding is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 was originally cloned/recognized as a **PKCα-binding protein**, a point reiterated in 2023 work on synaptic receptor regulation
GO:0048471 perinuclear region of cytoplasm
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: perinuclear region of cytoplasm is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: perinuclear region of cytoplasm is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
A 2024 Molecular Biology of the Cell study reports that in nonpolarized cells PICK1 is typically **cytosolic**, but under **sodium arsenite** stress it relocalizes to **perinuclear aggresomes**, identifying PICK1 as a stress-responsive organizer of protein sequestration/aggregation compartments
GO:0005794 Golgi apparatus
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Golgi apparatus is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: Golgi apparatus is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0006468 protein phosphorylation
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
REMOVE
Summary: PICK1 controls phosphorylation-dependent receptor partner switching as a scaffold, but it does not catalyze protein phosphorylation.
Reason: PICK1 is a phosphorylation-dependent scaffold/trafficking regulator, not a kinase.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:11343649
Functional interaction between monoamine plasma membrane tra...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: cytoplasm is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: cytoplasm is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
A 2024 Molecular Biology of the Cell study reports that in nonpolarized cells PICK1 is typically **cytosolic**, but under **sodium arsenite** stress it relocalizes to **perinuclear aggresomes**, identifying PICK1 as a stress-responsive organizer of protein sequestration/aggregation compartments
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
IDA
PMID:11343649
Functional interaction between monoamine plasma membrane tra...
ACCEPT
Summary: Plasma membrane localization is supported by PICK1 roles in surface receptor internalization and trafficking.
Reason: plasma membrane is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
GO:0015844 monoamine transport
IDA
PMID:11343649
Functional interaction between monoamine plasma membrane tra...
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Summary: monoamine transport is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: monoamine transport is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0042734 presynaptic membrane
IDA
PMID:11343649
Functional interaction between monoamine plasma membrane tra...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: presynaptic membrane is plausible as a context-specific PICK1 localization, binding, or downstream process, but it is secondary to the core PDZ/BAR receptor-trafficking function.
Reason: presynaptic membrane is secondary to PICK1 membrane protein trafficking and synaptic receptor organization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.
GO:0045161 neuronal ion channel clustering
TAS
PMID:11343649
Functional interaction between monoamine plasma membrane tra...
ACCEPT
Summary: Neuronal ion channel clustering is consistent with PICK1 synaptic receptor clustering and trafficking roles.
Reason: neuronal ion channel clustering is supported as part of PICK1 PDZ/BAR scaffold, membrane-remodeling, or synaptic receptor-trafficking function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**
file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
PICK1 is described as enriched in brain and localized to **pre- and postsynaptic compartments**, consistent with its role in regulating synaptic receptor trafficking

Core Functions

PDZ-domain scaffold activity that selects receptor/cargo partners such as AMPAR GluA2/GluA3 and regulates receptor internalization, clustering, and synaptic trafficking.

Supporting Evidence:
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    **PDZ domain (protein interaction module):** In AMPAR biology, authoritative review evidence states that the **GluA2 C-terminus** contains a PDZ ligand that binds directly to **PICK1** (and GRIP1), and that PICK1 binds GluA2 via its PDZ domain
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    In vivo evidence from mouse hippocampus (kainic acid model) supports a mechanistic switch in which **GluA2 Ser880 phosphorylation** promotes dissociation from GRIP1 and association with PICK1, driving AMPAR endocytosis/internalization; PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation reverses this and disfavors PICK1 association
  • file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
    Human **PICK1 (Q9NRD5)** is best annotated as a **PDZ/BAR scaffolding and membrane-remodeling protein** that controls **membrane protein trafficking**, with the strongest 2023–2024 evidence supporting roles in **AMPAR (GluA2/3) internalization/recycling and synaptic plasticity** through phosphorylation-dependent partner switching and regulated complex formation.

BAR/N-BAR membrane binding and curvature-sensing activity that couples PICK1 cargo complexes to membrane remodeling and compartmentalized trafficking.

Supporting Evidence:
  • file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
    **PICK1 is a dual-domain scaffolding/adaptor protein** that couples (i) **PDZ-domain–mediated binding** to C-terminal motifs on cargo proteins with (ii) **BAR/N‑BAR–mediated lipid/membrane binding and remodeling**, enabling regulation of membrane protein trafficking and compartmentalization
  • file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
    **BAR / N‑BAR domain (membrane remodeling module):** BAR domains are classically crescent-shaped, lipid-binding modules involved in membrane curvature during trafficking.
  • file:human/PICK1/PICK1-deep-research-falcon.md
    Across the recent literature, PICK1’s primary molecular role is best described as a **PDZ/BAR scaffold that regulates the trafficking and surface availability of membrane proteins—especially AMPA-type glutamate receptors—by coordinating protein complex assembly with membrane remodeling and endocytic/recycling processes**

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