AAAS Gene Summary [Human]

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]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
AAAS
Official Name
aladin WD repeat nucleoporin [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:13666]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000094914
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 8086 Ensembl: ENSG00000094914
Aliases aladin WD repeat nucleoporin, aladin, Allgrove, triple-A, adracalin
Synonyms AAA, AAASb, achalasia, adrenocortical insufficiency, alacrimia, ADRACALA, ADRACALIN, ALADIN, aladin WD repeat nucleoporin, D030041N15RIK, GL003
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human AAAS often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • WD40 repeats
  • WD domain, G-beta repeat
  • WD40
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the AAAS gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • achalasia-alacrima syndrome
  • hereditary disorder
  • neurodevelopmental disorder
  • triple-A syndrome
regulated by
  • calcitriol
regulates
role in cell
  • formation
  • apoptosis
  • fertilization
  • assembly
  • positioning
  • positioning in
  • metaphase I
  • assembly in
  • extrusion

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Nucleus
  • interchromatin granule cluster fractions
  • centrosome
  • cytosol
  • nuclear pores
  • inner nuclear membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • nuclear rim
  • spindle pole
  • nuclear envelope
  • mitotic spindle
  • detergent-soluble fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human AAAS gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • nucleocytoplasmic transport
  • microtubule bundle formation
  • protein transport
  • fertilization
  • learning
  • regulation of nucleocytoplasmic transport
  • mRNA transport
  • spindle assembly involved in mitosis

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nuclear envelope
  • nucleus
  • centrosome
  • nuclear membrane
  • mitotic spindle
  • membrane
  • spindle pole
  • cytosol
  • nuclear pore
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding

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