Primary Identifier | MGI:2157980 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 8 | NCBI Gene Number | 234729 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity and kinase activator activity. Involved in regulation of postsynaptic neurotransmitter receptor internalization. Is active in presynaptic endosome. Is expressed in cerebral cortex ventricular layer; cortical plate; embryo; and extraembryonic component. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in striatonigral degeneration. Orthologous to human VAC14 (VAC14 component of PIKFYVE complex). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a null mutation display early postnatal lethality with lesions in multiple regions of the brain. Mice homozygous for a hypomorphic allele exhibit postnatal lethality, spongiform degeneration, enlarged brain ventricles and coat color dilution. [provided by MGI curators] |