Gene Symbol | VAPB |
Entrez Gene ID | 9217 |
Full Name | VAMP associated protein B and C |
Synonyms | ALS8,VAMP-B,VAP-B |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is a type IV membrane protein found in plasma and intracellular vesicle membranes. The encoded protein is found as a homodimer and as a heterodimer with VAPA. This protein also can interact with VAMP1 and VAMP2 and may be involved in vesicle trafficking. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8, 608627 (3); Spinal muscular atrophy, late-onset, Finkel type, 182980 (3) |