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