Rim1 Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
RIM1 (RAB3 Interacting Molecule 1) is a critical synaptic protein encoded by the RIM1 gene (official symbol: RAB3IP; NCBI Gene ID: 9717) located on chromosome 6q14.1. RIM1 is essential for synaptic vesicle priming, neurotransmitter release, and active zone organization. It plays a key role in synaptic plasticity and is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's Disease.
Full Name: RAB3 Interacting Molecule 1
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | RIM1 |
| Chromosome | 6q14.1 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 9717 |
| OMIM ID | N/A |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000139653 |
| UniProt ID | Q86YT5 |
Alzheimer's Disease, Synaptic dysfunction
RIM1 is a critical active zone protein that regulates synaptic vesicle priming and neurotransmitter release. It interacts with RAB3A and other presynaptic proteins to organize the release apparatus.
High expression in brain, particularly in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex. Localized to synaptic vesicles.
The study of Rim1 Gene has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
[1] RIM proteins: key regulators of synaptic vesicle release - Neuroscience, 2015
[2] RIM1α and synaptic plasticity - Neuron, 2006
[3] RIM1/2 in neurotransmitter release - Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 2013
[4] RIM1 deficiency in neurodegenerative disease models - Acta Neuropathologica, 2018
[5] Presynaptic active zone organization by RIM proteins - Brain Research, 2017
[6] RIM1 and long-term potentiation - PNAS, 2006
[7] RIM proteins in psychiatric disorders - Journal of Psychiatric Research, 2014
[8] RIM1α and cognitive function - Neurobiology of Aging, 2019
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