ANKRD20A3
Description
ANKRD20A3 is a gene that encodes a protein containing ankyrin repeats, a common protein motif involved in protein-protein interactions. These interactions play crucial roles in diverse cellular processes, including signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, and transcriptional control. The ANKRD20A3 gene is located on chromosome 19 and has been linked to several diseases, primarily neurological disorders, highlighting its potential role in brain development and function.
Associated Diseases
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy
- Neurodegenerative Disorders: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
- Other: Cancer (potential association with some types)
- Cardiovascular Disease: Potential association with heart disease
Did you know?
Studies suggest ANKRD20A3 might be involved in the formation of synapses, the junctions between nerve cells essential for communication in the brain.
