SEPTIN8 is expressed in neuronal tissues and interacts with synaptic proteins. It has been implicated in synaptic plasticity and is found in association with alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease models.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gene Symbol | SEPTIN8 |
| Gene Name | Septin 8 |
| Chromosomal Location | 5q31.1 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 23176 |
| OMIM | 607410 |
| UniProt | Q9UQD8 |
SEPTIN8 is expressed in neuronal tissues and interacts with synaptic proteins. It has been implicated in synaptic plasticity and is found in association with alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease models.
The SEPTIN8 gene is associated with the following neurodegenerative and related diseases:
SEPTIN8 expression and its relevance to brain function is under active investigation.