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neurofibromin 1

A NF1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called neurofibromin. This protein is produced in many types of cells, including nerve cells and specialized cells called oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells that surround nerves. These specialized cells form myelin sheaths, which are the fatty coverings that insulate and protect certain nerve cells.

Normal function

A NF1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called neurofibromin. This protein is produced in many types of cells, including nerve cells and specialized cells called oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells that surround nerves. These specialized cells form myelin sheaths, which are the fatty coverings that insulate and protect certain nerve cells.

Neurofibromin acts as a tumour suppressor protein. Tumour suppressors normally prevent cells from growing and dividing too rapidly or in an uncontrolled way. This protein appears to prevent cell overgrowth by turning off another protein (called ras) that stimulates cell growth and division. Other potential functions for neurofibromin are under investigation.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Protein

Neurofibromatosis-related protein NF-1

neurofibromin 1 (neurofibromatosis, von Recklinghausen disease, Watson disease)

NF1 GRP

NF1 Protein

NF1-GAP-Related Protein

NF1_HUMAN

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