NRXN1 (Entrez ID: 9378)

Entrez Gene ID 9378
Official Gene Symbol NRXN1 (GeneCards)
Full name neurexin 1
Location 2p16.3
Other ids Vega : OTTHUMG00000129263
MIM : 600565
HGNC : HGNC:8008
Ensembl : ENSG00000179915
Other names PTHSL2, SCZD17, Hs.22998
Summary This gene encodes a single-pass type I membrane protein that belongs to the neurexin family. Neurexins are cell-surface receptors that bind neuroligins to form Ca(2+)-dependent neurexin/neuroligin complexes at synapses in the central nervous system. This complex is required for efficient neurotransmission and is involved in the formation of synaptic contacts. Three members of this gene family have been studied in detail and are estimated to generate over 3,000 variants through the use of two alternative promoters (alpha and beta) and extensive alternative splicing in each family member. Recently, a third promoter (gamma) was identified for this gene in the 3' region. Mutations in this gene are associated with Pitt-Hopkins-like syndrome-2 and may contribute to susceptibility to schizophrenia. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]

Variants

Found 48 variants in this database.