Gene Symbol | BSN |
Entrez Gene ID | 8927 |
Full Name | bassoon presynaptic cytomatrix protein |
Synonyms | ZNF231 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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Summary | Neurotransmitters are released from a specific site in the axon terminal called the active zone, which is composed of synaptic vesicles and a meshwork of cytoskeleton underlying the plasma membrane. The protein encoded by this gene is thought to be a scaffolding protein involved in organizing the presynaptic cytoskeleton. The gene is expressed primarily in neurons in the brain. A similar gene product in rodents is concentrated in the active zone of axon terminals and tightly associated with cytoskeletal structures, and is essential for regulating neurotransmitter release from a subset of synapses. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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