Recombinant Human Gamma-synuclein (SNCG)

Uniprot Id

O76070

Target Species

Human

Target Name

SNCG

Target Full Name

Gamma-synuclein

Target Function

Plays a role in neurofilament network integrity. May be involved in modulating axonal architecture during development and in the adult. In vitro, increases the susceptibility of neurofilament-H to calcium-dependent proteases. May also function in modulating the keratin network in skin. Activates the MAPK and Elk-1 signal transduction pathway.

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm, perinuclear region. Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome. Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, spindle. Note=Associated with centrosomes in several interphase cells. In mitotic cells, localized to the poles of the spindle.

Target Protein Families

Synuclein family

Target Tissue Specificity

Highly expressed in brain, particularly in the substantia nigra. Also expressed in the corpus callosum, heart, skeletal muscle, ovary, testis, colon and spleen. Weak expression in pancreas, kidney and lung.

Target Synonyms

BCSG1; Breast cancer specific gene 1 protein; Breast cancer specific protein 1; Breast cancer-specific gene 1 protein; Gamma synuclein; Gamma-synuclein; Persyn; PRSN; SNCG; SR; Synoretin; Synuclein gamma; synuclein, gamma (breast cancer-specific protein 1); SYUG_HUMAN

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the synuclein family of proteins which are believed to be involved in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Mutations in this gene have also been associated with breast tumor development.