NPHP1 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a protein with src homology domain 3 (SH3) patterns. This protein interacts with Crk-associated substrate, and it appears to function in the control of cell division, as well as in cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion signaling, likely as part of a multifunctional complex localized in actin- and microtubule-based structures. Mutations in this gene cause familial juvenile nephronophthisis type 1, a kidney disorder involving both tubules and glomeruli. Defects in this gene are also associated with Senior-Loken syndrome type 1, also referred to as juvenile nephronophthisis with Leber amaurosis, which is characterized by kidney and eye disease, and with Joubert syndrome type 4, which is characterized by cerebellar ataxia, oculomotor apraxia, psychomotor delay and neonatal breathing abnormalities, sometimes including retinal dystrophy and renal disease. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
NPHP1
Official Name
nephrocystin 1 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:7905]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000144061
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 4867 Ensembl: ENSG00000144061
Aliases nephrocystin 1
Synonyms JBTS4, LOC680233, LOC688095, NEPHROCYSTIN, nephrocystin 1, nephronophthisis 1 (juvenile) homolog (human), NPH1, SLSN1
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 NPHP1 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • coiled-coil domain
  • protein binding
  • Src Homology 3 domain superfamily

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • nephronophthisis
  • familial juvenile nephronophthisis
  • Joubert syndrome with renal defect
  • Senior-Loken syndrome 1
  • Joubert syndrome related disorder
  • Cogan-type congenital oculomotor apraxia
  • hereditary disorder
  • neuroticism
  • oligozoospermia
  • NPHP1-related disorder
role in cell
  • abnormal morphology
  • differentiation
  • assembly
  • organization
  • number

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
  • motile cilia
  • ciliary transition zone
  • Cytoplasm
  • cilia
  • intercellular junctions
  • cytosol
  • connecting cilia
  • anchoring junction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human NPHP1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • signal transduction
  • retina development in camera-type eye
  • cell projection organization
  • spermatid differentiation
  • protein localization involved in establishment of planar polarity
  • actin cytoskeleton organization
  • visual behavior

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • photoreceptor connecting cilium
  • tight junction
  • adherens junction
  • motile cilium
  • cytoskeleton
  • cell-cell junction
  • cytoplasm
  • membrane
  • cilium
  • cytosol

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • structural molecule activity

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