When phosphorylated, plays a role in filament reorganization. Involved in the delivery of mutated CFTR to the plasma membrane. Together with KRT8, is involved in interleukin-6 (IL-6)-mediated barrier protection (By similarity). Involved in the uptake of thrombin- antithrombin complexes by hepatic cells. {By
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