Auxilin-like clathrin uncoating factor SWA2

UniProtKB accession:  Q06677

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UniProtKB description:  Cofactor for the uncoating of clathrin-coated vesicles (CCVs) by Hsp70-type chaperones (SSA1/2/3 and SSB1/2). Coat disassembly is important for fusion of vesicles with target membranes and for recycling components of clathrin coats to the cytoplasm for further rounds of vesicle formation. Binds to assembled clathrin and recruits the ATP-activated chaperone to CCVs. Stimulates the ATPase activity of the clathrin-associated Hsp70-type chaperone SSA1, which then disrupts clathrin-clathrin interactions, leading to release of the clathrin coat. In addition, prevents unproductive clathrin assembly in the cell. Also required for cortical endoplasmic reticulum inheritance.