MAL
Description
The MAL (mal, T cell differentiation protein) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 2.
MAL is a human gene that encodes the myelin and lymphocyte protein (MAL), also known as T-lymphocyte maturation-associated protein. MAL could be a key component in the movement of vesicles between the Golgi complex and the cell's outer membrane, possibly contributing to the creation and function of myelin.
MAL is potentially involved in the transport of vesicles between the Golgi apparatus and the cell surface. This suggests a role in delivering essential components for the formation and maintenance of myelin.
MAL is also known as MVP17, VIP17.
Associated Diseases
- Pelizaeus-Merzbacher-like disease
- retinitis pigmentosa
- autosomal dominant slowed nerve conduction velocity
- adult-onset autosomal dominant demyelinating leukodystrophy
- retinitis pigmentosa 71
- Leber congenital amaurosis
- Pelizeaus-Merzbacher spectrum disorder
- null syndrome
- coloboma of optic nerve
