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SYT4 synaptotagmin 4

Gene ID: 6860, updated on 28-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HsT1192

Summary

Predicted to enable several functions, including phospholipid binding activity; protein dimerization activity; and syntaxin binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of catecholamine secretion and positive regulation of dendrite extension. Predicted to be located in neuron projection terminus and secretory vesicle. Predicted to be active in several cellular components, including axon; glutamatergic synapse; and secretory vesicle. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Oct 2024]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Web-based genome-wide association study identifies two novel loci and a substantial genetic component for Parkinson's disease.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
18q12.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 18; NC_000018.10 (43267892..43277490, complement)
Total number of exons:
4

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