Ectopic P Granules Protein 5 Homolog

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Ectopic P granules protein 5 homolog (2579 aa, ~292 kDa) is encoded by the human EPG5 gene. This protein plays a role in autophagy and immunity triggered by pathogen-associated unmethylated-CpG dinucleotides.

**Synonyms:** - EPG5 - Ectopic P-Granules 5 Autophagy Tethering Factor - Ectopic P-Granules Autophagy Protein 5 Homolog - Ectopic P-Granules Protein 5 Homolog