AAAS Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the WD-repeat family of regulatory proteins and may be involved in normal development of the peripheral and central nervous system. The encoded protein is part of the nuclear pore complex and is anchored there by NDC1. Defects in this gene are a cause of achalasia-addisonianism-alacrima syndrome (AAAS), also called triple-A syndrome or Allgrove syndrome. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2010]

AAAS: Plays a role in the normal development of the peripheral and central nervous system. Defects in AAAS are the cause of achalasia-addisonianism- alacrima syndrome (AAAS); also known as triple-A syndrome or Allgrove syndrome. AAAS is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by adreno-corticotropic hormone (ACTH)- resistant adrenal failure, achalasia of the esophageal cardia and alacrima. The syndrome is associated with variable and progressive neurological impairment involving the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system. Other features such as palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, short stature, facial dysmorphy and osteoporosis may also be present. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; Nuclear envelope

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12q13

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; centrosome; nuclear membrane; membrane; cytoplasm; nuclear pore; nuclear envelope; nucleus

Biological Process: mRNA transport; viral reproduction; cytokine and chemokine mediated signaling pathway; mitotic nuclear envelope disassembly; pathogenesis; nucleocytoplasmic transport; learning; viral infectious cycle; glucose transport; protein transport; fertilization; hexose transport; regulation of nucleocytoplasmic transport; carbohydrate metabolic process; gene expression; viral transcription; mitotic cell cycle; transmembrane transport

Disease: Achalasia-addisonianism-alacrima Syndrome