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SNAREs (Soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive Factor Attachment Protein Receptors)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

SNARE proteins are essential components of the machinery that drives fusion of membranes during exocytosis and endocytosis - basically they help transport materials in and out of cells.

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