Tmem163 Protein (Transmembrane Protein 163) is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
| Property | Value | [1]
|----------|-------| [2]
| Protein Name | TMEM163 Protein (Transmembrane Protein 163) | [3]
| Gene | TMEM163 | [4]
| UniProt ID | Q8WXX3 |
| PDB ID | None |
| Molecular Weight | 45 kDa |
| Subcellular Localization | Plasma membrane, Intracellular vesicles |
| Protein Family | TMEM family |
TMEM163 is a putative transmembrane protein of unknown function. Genetic studies have implicated TMEM163 variants in Parkinson's disease risk. The protein may be involved in metal ion transport or cellular homeostasis, though further functional characterization is needed.
The protein contains characteristic domains relevant to its function:
This protein is expressed in various brain regions:
Parkinson's Disease is associated with altered TMEM163 function through genetic variants and expression changes.
Research is ongoing to develop therapeutic strategies:
The study of Tmem163 Protein (Transmembrane Protein 163) 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.
TMEM163 (Transmembrane Protein 163) has undergone some nomenclature confusion. While originally thought to be a zinc transporter, functional studies suggest it may be distinct from the SLC30 (ZnT) family. The gene is located at 2q37.3 and encodes a protein with multiple predicted transmembrane domains.
Based on homology modeling:
Based on expression and localization:
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###| Region | Expression Level | Potential Function |
|--------|| Substantia nigra | High | Motor control, PD relevance |
| Hippocampus | Moderate | Synaptic plasticity |
| Cortex | Moderate | Cognitive processing |
| Cerebellum | Low | Motor learning |
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