Figure 3.
ERdj3 is a UPR-regulated secreted chaperone. In the absence of ER stress, ERdj3 dimers engage ER-localized SDF2/SDF2L1 to bind misfolded proteins and deliver them to BiP for ATP-dependent chaperoning. Upon ER stress, ERdj3 assembles into a homotetramer that is secreted to the extracellular space, where it can function as an extracellular chaperone. Created with BioRender.com.