| Gene Symbol | NIPA1 |
| Full Name | Non-imprinted in Prader-Willi/Angelman Syndrome 1 |
| Chromosome | 9q21.13 |
| Protein Type | Transporter |
| Function | encodes a magnesium transporter protein that plays critical roles in neuronal function, synaptic transmission, and intracellular magnesium homeostasis. |
| Amino Acids | 317 aa |
| UniProt ID | [Q9BUE2](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q9BUE2) |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000139970 |
| GeneCards | NIPA1 |
| Human Protein Atlas | NIPA1 |
| Ion Specificity | Highly selective for magnesium over other divalent cations |
| Transport Mechanism | Electrogenic Mg²⁺/H⁺ antiport mechanism |
| pH Sensitivity | Activity modulated by intracellular pH |
| Regulation | Controlled by cellular magnesium status and neuronal activity |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| KG Connections | 3 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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