Clathrin Heavy Chain 1

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

**Definition:** Clathrin heavy chain 1 (1675 aa, ~192 kDa) is encoded by the human CLTC gene. This protein plays a role in formation of cellular vesicles, receptor internalization and receptor-mediated endocytosis.

**Synonyms:** - CLH-17 - CLTC - Clathrin Heavy Chain on Chromosome 17