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ENSA endosulfine alpha

Gene ID: 2029, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ARPP-19e

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to a highly conserved cAMP-regulated phosphoprotein (ARPP) family. This protein was identified as an endogenous ligand for the sulfonylurea receptor, ABCC8/SUR1. ABCC8 is the regulatory subunit of the ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channel, which is located on the plasma membrane of pancreatic beta cells and plays a key role in the control of insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. This protein is thought to be an endogenous regulator of KATP channels. In vitro studies have demonstrated that this protein modulates insulin secretion through the interaction with KATP channel, and this gene has been proposed as a candidate gene for type 2 diabetes. At least eight alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been observed. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genome-wide association study identifies genetic risk underlying primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
1q21.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (150621246..150629612, complement)
Total number of exons:
6

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