Gene: STX1B
Alternate names for this Gene: GEFSP9|STX1B1|STX1B2
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene belongs to a family of proteins thought to play a role in the exocytosis of synaptic vesicles. Vesicle exocytosis releases vesicular contents and is important to various cellular functions. For instance, the secretion of transmitters from neurons plays an important role in synaptic transmission. After exocytosis, the membrane and proteins from the vesicle are retrieved from the plasma membrane through the process of endocytosis. Mutations in this gene have been identified as one cause of fever-associated epilepsy syndromes. A possible link between this gene and Parkinson's disease has also been suggested.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 16
Location in Chromosome : 16p11.2
Description of this Gene: syntaxin 1B
Type of Gene: protein-coding