Microinjection of an antibody known as EAGE, which reacts with the hinge region of the subunit

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Microinjection of an antibody known as EAGE, which reacts with the "hinge" region of the β subunit of COPI, causes accumulation of Golgi enzymes in transport vesicles and inhibits anterograde transport' of newly synthesized vesicles from the ER to the plasma membrane. What effect does the antibody have on COPI activity? Explain the results.

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Molecular Cell Biology

ISBN: 978-1429234139

7th edition

Authors: Harvey Lodish, Arnold Berk, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Anthony Bretscher, Hidde Ploegh, Angelika Amon, Matthew P. Scott

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