CPLX2 Gene Summary [Human]

Proteins encoded by the complexin/synaphin gene family are cytosolic proteins that function in synaptic vesicle exocytosis. These proteins bind syntaxin, part of the SNAP receptor. The protein product of this gene binds to the SNAP receptor complex and disrupts it, allowing transmitter release. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CPLX2
Official Name
complexin 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:2310]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000145920
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 10814 Ensembl: ENSG00000145920
Aliases complexin 2
Synonyms 921-L, AC164441.1, AI413745, AW492120, Complexin2, CPX-2, CX II, DKFZP547D155, Gm2826, Gm34843, Hfb1
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 CPLX2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • SNARE binding
  • calcium-dependent protein binding
  • Synaphin protein
  • syntaxin-1 binding
  • Complexin_NTD
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the CPLX2 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.
binds
disease
  • gait disturbance
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • schizophrenia
  • pervasive developmental disorder
  • insomnia
  • COVID-19
  • Huntington disease
  • Parkinson disease
  • motor dysfunction or movement disorder
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • long-term potentiation
  • plasticity
  • priming
  • exocytosis
  • exocytosis by
  • docking
  • transmission
  • miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents in
  • calcium triggered exocytosis in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • presynaptic regions
  • cell surface
  • postsynaptic region
  • synaptic vesicles
  • synapse
  • membrane processes
  • perikaryon
  • dendrites
  • axon terminals

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human CPLX2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of neurotransmitter secretion
  • vesicle docking involved in exocytosis
  • positive regulation of synaptic plasticity
  • cell differentiation
  • nervous system development
  • regulation of synaptic vesicle fusion to presynaptic membrane
  • synaptic vesicle exocytosis
  • regulation of exocytosis
  • mast cell degranulation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • dendrite
  • nucleus
  • terminal button
  • synaptobrevin 2-SNAP-25-syntaxin-1a-complexin II complex
  • cytosol
  • SNARE complex
  • synaptobrevin 2-SNAP-25-syntaxin-3-complexin complex
  • perikaryon
  • calyx of Held

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • syntaxin-1 binding
  • calcium-dependent protein binding
  • SNARE binding

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