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SNAPIN SNAP associated protein

Gene ID: 23557, updated on 19-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: BLOS7; BORCS3; SNAPAP; BLOC1S7

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a coiled-coil-forming protein that associates with the SNARE (soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive fusion protein attachment protein receptor) complex of proteins and the BLOC-1 (biogenesis of lysosome-related organelles) complex. Biochemical studies have identified additional binding partners. As part of the SNARE complex, it is required for vesicle docking and fusion and regulates neurotransmitter release. The BLOC-1 complex is required for the biogenesis of specialized organelles such as melanosomes and platelet dense granules. Mutations in gene products that form the BLOC-1 complex have been identified in mouse strains that are models of Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2012]

Genomic context

Location:
1q21.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (153658654..153661852)
Total number of exons:
4

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