The VPS13A gene provides instructions for producing a protein called chorein. Chorein is found in various tissues throughout the body. The function of this protein is unknown. Some researchers believe that chorein plays a role in the movement of proteins within cells.
Other Names
CHAC; CHOREIN; FLJ42030; KIAA0986; vacuolar protein sorting 13 homolog A (S. cerevisiae); vacuolar protein sorting 13A; VP13A_HUMAN
Related Genetics Topics
Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 23230
- OMIM: 605978
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
