ITM2C


Description

The ITM2C (integral membrane protein 2C) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 2.

Integral membrane protein 2C is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITM2C gene.

ITM2C acts as a negative regulator of amyloid-beta peptide production. It potentially inhibits the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by blocking its access to alpha- and beta-secretase. However, its interaction with the beta-secretase-cleaved APP C-terminal fragment is minimal, indicating that it may not effectively inhibit gamma-secretase cleavage. ITM2C may also be involved in TNF-induced cell death and neuronal differentiation.

ITM2C is also known as BRI3, BRICD2C, E25, E25C, ITM3.

Associated Diseases



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