Description
Chloride Intracellular Channel Protein 5 (CLIC5) is a singlepass membrane protein which belongs to the chloride channel CLIC family. It contains one GST Cterminal domain. Chloride intracellular channels are involved in chloride ion transport within various subcellular compartments. CLIC5 can insert into membranes and form selective ion channels regulated by actin that may transport chloride ions. It may play a role in the regulation of transepithelial ion absorption and secretion. CLIC5 specifically associates with the cytoskeleton of placenta microvilli. CLIC5 is required for the development and/or maintenance of the proper glomerular endothelial cell and podocyte architecture