Protein transport protein Sec61 subunit alpha isoform 1 (SEC61A1)

Part of SEC61 channel-forming translocon complex that mediates transport of signal peptide-containing precursor polypeptides across endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Forms a ribosome receptor and a gated pore at the ER membrane, both works required for cotranslational translocation of nascent polypeptides (PubMed:22375059, PubMed:28782633, PubMed:29719251).

May collaborate with auxiliary protein SEC62, SEC63 and HSPA5/BiP to allow post- translational transport of small presecretory proteins (PubMed:22375059, PubMed:29719251). Controls the passive efflux of calcium ions from the ER lumen to the cytosol via SEC61 channel, leading to the maintenance of cellular calcium homeostasis (PubMed:28782633).