SNCG

This gene encodes a member of the synuclein family of proteins which are believed to be involved in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Mutations in this gene have also been associated with breast tumor development. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

Synuclein Gamma

Plays a role in neurofilament network integrity. May be involved in modulating axonal architecture during development and in the adult. In vitro, increases the susceptibility of neurofilament-H to calcium-dependent proteases (By similarity).
May also function in modulating the keratin network in skin. Activates the MAPK and Elk-1 signal transduction pathway (By similarity).

Biological Process adult locomotory behaviorIEA:Ensembl
Biological Process chemical synaptic transmissionManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central
Biological Process protein secretionIEA:Ensembl
Biological Process regulation of dopamine secretionIEA:Ensembl
Biological Process regulation of neuron deathManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central
Biological Process regulation of neurotransmitter secretionIEA:Ensembl
Biological Process synapse organizationManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central
Biological Process synaptic vesicle endocytosisManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central

Cytoplasm, perinuclear region
Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome
Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, spindle
Associated with centrosomes in several interphase cells. In mitotic cells, localized to the poles of the spindle.

Phosphorylated. Phosphorylation by GRK5 appears to occur on residues distinct from the residue phosphorylated by other kinases.