segregation of secretory proteins for anterograde transport, via packaging into COPII-coated
transport vesicles. ERGIC-53 is a homo-hexameric transmembrane lectin localized to the
ERGIC that exhibits mannose-selective properties in vitro. Null mutations in ERGIC-53 were
recently shown to be responsible for the autosomal recessive bleeding disorder, combined
deficiency of coagulation factors V and VIII. We have studied the effect of defective ER to …