Although protein disulphide isomerase (PDI) has been known for nearly 40 years, several new PDIs have recently been described that reveal a remarkable diversity in both structure and function. This article reviews our current knowledge of the PDI family members and identifies four novel PDIs in the human genome. These include human transmembrane proteins that have C. elegans or Drosophila orthologues for which a developmental role has been proven. Their role in development, together with other functional roles for PDIs such as conferring resistance to apoptosis under hypoxia and a potential role in the oxygen-sensing apparatus are discussed.
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