UBIQUITIN-like modifier proteins that function in CYTOPLASM to VACUOLE transport (Cvt), vesicle transport within the GOLGI APPARATUS, and AUTOPHAGOSOME biogenesis. They are also required for selective autophagic degradation of the nucleus (nucleophagy) and MITOPHAGY.

Synonyms: Protein, ATG8 Family, Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Receptor-Associated Protein-Like 2, GABARAPL2 Protein, Protein, ATG8, ATG8 Protein, Gamma Aminobutyric Acid Receptor Associated Protein Like 2, Autophagy Related Protein 8 Family, Family Protein, ATG8, 0, Autophagy-Related Protein 8 Family, ATG8 Family Protein, ATG8 Proteins, ATG8 Family Proteins