Biology:SYT1

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Synaptotagmin-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SYT1 gene.[1]

Function

Synaptotagmins are integral membrane proteins of synaptic vesicles thought to serve as sensors for calcium ions (Ca2+) in the process of vesicular trafficking and exocytosis. Calcium ion binding to synaptotagmin I participates in triggering neurotransmitter release at the synapse.[2] [Supplied by OMIM][3]

SYT1 is the master switch responsible for allowing the human brain to release neurotransmitters. SYT1 senses calcium ion concentrations as low as 10 ppm and subsequently signals the SNARE complex to open fusion pores.[4]

Interactions

SYT1 has been shown to interact with SNAP-25,[5][6] STX1A[7][8] and S100A13.[9][10]

Clinical Significance

Mutations in the SYT1 gene cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder known as SYT1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (or Baker-Gordon Syndrome).[11][12]

References

  1. "Structural and functional conservation of synaptotagmin (p65) in Drosophila and humans". The Journal of Biological Chemistry 266 (1): 615–22. Jan 1991. doi:10.1016/S0021-9258(18)52479-0. PMID 1840599. 
  2. "Synaptotagmin I functions as a calcium regulator of release probability". Nature 410 (6824): 41–9. March 2001. doi:10.1038/35065004. PMID 11242035. 
  3. "Entrez Gene: SYT1 synaptotagmin I". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=6857. 
  4. "Dynamic Ca2+-dependent stimulation of vesicle fusion by membrane-anchored synaptotagmin 1". Science 328 (5979): 760–3. May 2010. doi:10.1126/science.1187722. PMID 20448186. 
    • "Brain's master switch is verified". ScienceDaily (Press release). May 9, 2010.
  5. "The C terminus of SNAP25 is essential for Ca(2+)-dependent binding of synaptotagmin to SNARE complexes". The Journal of Biological Chemistry 275 (9): 6328–36. Mar 2000. doi:10.1074/jbc.275.9.6328. PMID 10692432. 
  6. "Ca2+-dependent synaptotagmin binding to SNAP-25 is essential for Ca2+-triggered exocytosis". Neuron 34 (4): 599–611. May 2002. doi:10.1016/S0896-6273(02)00671-2. PMID 12062043. 
  7. "Synaptotagmin-syntaxin interaction: the C2 domain as a Ca2+-dependent electrostatic switch". Neuron 18 (1): 133–42. Jan 1997. doi:10.1016/S0896-6273(01)80052-0. PMID 9010211. 
  8. "Functional and biochemical analysis of the C2 domains of synaptotagmin IV". Molecular Biology of the Cell 10 (7): 2285–95. Jul 1999. doi:10.1091/mbc.10.7.2285. PMID 10397765. 
  9. "S100A13 is involved in the regulation of fibroblast growth factor-1 and p40 synaptotagmin-1 release in vitro". The Journal of Biological Chemistry 273 (35): 22224–31. Aug 1998. doi:10.1074/jbc.273.35.22224. PMID 9712836. 
  10. "Copper induces the assembly of a multiprotein aggregate implicated in the release of fibroblast growth factor 1 in response to stress". The Journal of Biological Chemistry 276 (27): 25549–57. Jul 2001. doi:10.1074/jbc.M102925200. PMID 11432880. 
  11. "SYT1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder: a case series". Brain 141 (9): 2576–2591. 2018. doi:10.1093/brain/awy209. PMID 30107533. 
  12. "OMIM entry: Baker-Gordon Syndrome". https://www.omim.org/entry/618218?search=618218. 

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