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HPCA hippocalcin

Gene ID: 3208, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: BDR2; DYT2

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of neuron-specific calcium-binding proteins family found in the retina and brain. This protein is associated with the plasma membrane. It has similarities to proteins located in the photoreceptor cells that regulate photosignal transduction in a calcium-sensitive manner. This protein displays recoverin activity and a calcium-dependent inhibition of rhodopsin kinase. It is identical to the rat and mouse hippocalcin proteins and thought to play an important role in neurons of the central nervous system in a number of species. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Torsion dystonia 2
MedGen: C1857093OMIM: 224500GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
1p35.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (32885996..32894646)
Total number of exons:
6

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