NNAT

The protein encoded by this gene is a proteolipid that may be involved in the regulation of ion channels during brain development. The encoded protein may also play a role in forming and maintaining the structure of the nervous system. This gene is found within an intron of the BLCAP gene, but on the opposite strand. This gene is imprinted and is expressed only from the paternal allele, while BLCAP is not imprinted. Two transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]

Full Name

neuronatin

Function

May participate in the maintenance of segment identity in the hindbrain and pituitary development, and maturation or maintenance of the overall structure of the nervous system. May function as a regulatory subunit of ion channels.

Biological Process

Brain developmentManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central
Positive regulation of insulin secretionManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central
Protein lipoylationManual Assertion Based On ExperimentTAS:ProtInc

Cellular Location

Cytoplasm