Biology:CCDC22

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


A representation of the 3D structure of the protein myoglobin showing turquoise α-helices.
Generic protein structure example

Coiled-coil domain containing 22 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CCDC22 gene.[1]

Function

This gene encodes a protein containing a coiled-coil domain. The encoded protein functions in the regulation of NF-kB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells) by interacting with COMMD (copper metabolism Murr1 domain-containing) proteins. The mouse orthologous protein has been shown to bind copines, which are calcium-dependent, membrane-binding proteins that may function in calcium signaling. In humans, this gene has been identified as a novel candidate gene for syndromic X-linked intellectual disability.

Clinical significance

Mutations in CCDC22 are associated with Ritscher-Schinzel syndrome.[2]

References

Further reading

This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.