Avl9 is a protein involved in exocytic transport from the Golgi. It has been speculated that Avl9 could play a role in deforming membranes for vesicle fission and/or in recruiting cargo [1].

1: Avl9p, a member of a novel protein superfamily, functions in the late secretory pathway. Harsay E, Schekman R; Mol Biol Cell. 2007;18:1203-1219. PMID:17229886