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MKKS centrosomal shuttling protein

The MKKS gene (also called the BBS6 gene) provides instructions for making a protein that plays an important role in early development, specifically in the formation of the limbs, heart, and reproductive system. This protein's structure suggests that it may belong to a family of proteins called chaperonins. Proteins must be folded into the correct shape to function properly, and chaperonins help them do that.

Normal function

The MKKS gene (also called the BBS6 gene) provides instructions for making a protein that plays an important role in early development, specifically in the formation of the limbs, heart, and reproductive system. This protein's structure suggests that it may belong to a family of proteins called chaperonins. Proteins must be folded into the correct shape to function properly, and chaperonins help them do that.

The MKKS protein combines with other proteins to form a structure known as the chaperonin complex. The chaperonin complex serves as a scaffold for the assembly of another molecule called the BBSome. The BBSome helps transport materials that support the function of cilia, the microscopic, finger-like projections on the surface of cells. Cilia help transmit information.

Researchers speculate that the MKKS protein may also be directly involved in transporting important molecules to different locations within the cell. Specifically, the MKKS protein may help transport SMARCC1 protein from the cytoplasm into the nucleus of the cell. SMARCC1 helps regulate the activity of certain genes.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

BBS6

HMCS

KMS

MKS

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  • 16 Apr 2024 | Última versão
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