The HYCC1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called hyccin, which is active (expressed) throughout the nervous system. Researchers believe that hyccin is involved in the formation of myelin, which is the covering that protects nerves and promotes the efficient transmission of nerve impulses. Hyccin is also active in the lens of the eye, the heart, and the kidneys; however, the protein’s function in these tissues is unclear.
Other Names
DRCTNNB1A; FAM126A; HCC; HLD5; HYCC1; HYCCI_HUMAN
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Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 84668
- OMIM: 610531
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
