SLITRK1 Antibody – Goat Polyclonal

This gene encodes a member of the SLITRK protein family. Members of this family are integral membrane proteins that are characterized by two N-terminal leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domains and a C-terminal region that shares homology with trk neurotrophin receptors. However, the protein encoded by this gene lacks the region of homology to neurotrophin receptors. This protein is thought to be involved in neurite outgrowth. Mutations in this gene may be associated with Tourette syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]

SLITRK1: Enhances neuronal dendrite outgrowth. Defects in SLITRK1 may be a cause of Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS). GTS is a neurologic disorder manifested particularly by motor and vocal tics and associated with behavioral abnormalities. Defects in SLITRK1 may be a cause of trichotillomania (TTM). It is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by chronic, repetitive, or compulsive hair pulling resulting in noticeable hair loss. Affected individuals may develop physical complications and often have overlapping psychologic disorders, such as Gilles de la Tourette syndrome or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Belongs to the SLITRK family.

Protein type: Cell development/differentiation; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 13q31.1

Cellular Component: integral to membrane

Biological Process: adult behavior; axonogenesis; homeostatic process; multicellular organism growth; positive regulation of synaptogenesis

Disease: Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome; Trichotillomania