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GAD1 glutamate decarboxylase 1

Gene ID: 2571, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: GAD; SCP; CPSQ1; DEE89

Summary

This gene encodes one of several forms of glutamic acid decarboxylase, identified as a major autoantigen in insulin-dependent diabetes. The enzyme encoded is responsible for catalyzing the production of gamma-aminobutyric acid from L-glutamic acid. A pathogenic role for this enzyme has been identified in the human pancreas since it has been identified as an autoantigen and an autoreactive T cell target in insulin-dependent diabetes. This gene may also play a role in the stiff man syndrome. Deficiency in this enzyme has been shown to lead to pyridoxine dependency with seizures. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two products, the predominant 67-kD form and a less-frequent 25-kD form. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 89
MedGen: C5436853OMIM: 619124GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
2q31.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 2; NC_000002.12 (170813210..170861151)
Total number of exons:
21

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