BSD2 [YBR290W]
Heavy metal ion homeostasis protein; facilitates trafficking of Smf1p and Smf2p metal transporters to vacuole where they are degraded; acts as an adaptor protein with Rsp5p in the regulated endocytosis of Smf1p and is itself ubiquitylated by Rsp5p; controls metal ion transport, prevents metal hyperaccumulation, functions in copper detoxification; Belongs to the BSD2 family.
Synonyms: BSD2, BSD2p, P38356, P38356p, YBR2037 ...