Huntingtin Protein

A protein that is highly expressed in the nervous system as well as other tissues; its size and structure vary due to polymorphisms. Expanded CAG TRINUCLEOTIDE REPEATS have been identified in the Huntingtin (HD) Gene of patients with HUNTINGTON DISEASE and are associated with abnormal PROTEIN AGGREGATES. Huntingtin interacts with proteins involved in a variety of gene expression and cellular processes; it is also essential for embryonic development.

Year introduced: 2017

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.441

MeSH Unique ID: D000071058

Entry Terms:

• Huntington Disease Protein
• IT15 Protein

Previous Indexing:

• Nerve Tissue Proteins (2012-2016)
• Nuclear Proteins (1994-2016)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Huntingtin Protein