| Gene Symbol | Syngap1 |
| Entrez Gene ID | 192117 |
| Full Name | synaptic Ras GTPase activating protein 1 |
| Synonyms | Syngap |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
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| Summary | This gene encodes a Ras GTPase activating protein that is a member of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor complex. The N-terminal domain of the protein contains a Ras-GAP domain, a pleckstrin homology domain, and a C2 domain that may be involved in binding of calcium and phospholipids. The C-terminal domain consists of a ten histidine repeat region, serine and tyrosine phosphorylation sites, and a T/SXV motif required for postsynaptic scaffold protein interaction. The encoded protein negatively regulates Ras, Rap and alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor trafficking to the postsynaptic membrane to regulate synaptic plasticity and neuronal homeostasis. Homozygous null mutations in mice result in early post-embryonic lethality, while heterozygous mutant mice display a variety of phenotypes that include learning and memory defects, hyperactivity, and audiogenic seizures. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2016]. |
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