| SUMF1 — Sulfatase Modifying Factor 1 | |
|---|---|
| Symbol | SUMF1 |
| Full Name | Sulfatase Modifying Factor 1 |
| Chromosome | 3p26.1 |
| NCBI Gene | 285362 |
| Ensembl | ENSG00000144455 |
| OMIM | 272300 |
| UniProt | Q8IWU6 |
| Diseases | Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency |
| Expression | Brain, Liver, Kidney, Lung |
Sumf1 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.
SUMF1 (Sulfatase Modifying Factor 1) encodes the formylglycine-generating enzyme (FGE), which is essential for the post-translational modification of all sulfatases. Mutations in SUMF1 cause Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency (MSD), a severe lysosomal storage disorder that combines features of multiple individual sulfatase deficiencies.
The SUMF1 protein, also known as formylglycine-generating enzyme (FGE), catalyzes the conversion of a conserved cysteine residue to formylglycine (FGly) in the active site of all sulfatases. This modification is essential for sulfatase enzymatic activity.
Sulfatases are enzymes that cleave sulfate esters from various substrates, including:
Without FGE activity, all sulfatases remain inactive, leading to the accumulation of their substrates in lysosomes.
MSD is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by recessive mutations in SUMF1. It typically presents in infancy with:
The phenotype combines features of individual sulfatase deficiencies including:
The study of Sumf1 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.
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