Cask — Calcium Calmodulin Dependent Serine Protein Kinase is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
<div class="infobox infobox-gene"> [@chao2008]
<div class="infobox-header">CASK</div> [@laconte2019]
CASK — Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Serine Protein Kinase is involved in neuronal signaling and synaptic function. [@dickinson2020]
Cask — Calcium Calmodulin Dependent Serine Protein Kinase is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
<div class="infobox infobox-gene"> [@chao2008]
<div class="infobox-header">CASK</div> [@laconte2019]
CASK — Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Serine Protein Kinase is involved in neuronal signaling and synaptic function. [@dickinson2020]
<div class="infobox-row"><span class="infobox-label">Full Name</span><span class="infobox-value">Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Serine Protein Kinase</span></div>
<div class="infobox-row"><span class="infobox-label">Symbol</span><span class="infobox-value">CASK</span></div>
<div class="infobox-row"><span class="infobox-label">Chromosomal Location</span><span class="infobox-value">Xp11.23</span></div>
<div class="infobox-row"><span class="infobox-label">NCBI Gene ID</span><span class="infobox-value"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/8573" target="_blank">8573</a></span></div>
<div class="infobox-row"><span class="infobox-label">OMIM</span><span class="infobox-value"><a href="https://www.omim.org/entry/300174" target="_blank">300174</a></span></div>
<div class="infobox-row"><span class="infobox-label">Ensembl ID</span><span class="infobox-value">ENSG00000147044</span></div>
<div class="infobox-row"><span class="infobox-label">UniProt ID</span><span class="infobox-value"><a href="https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/O14936" target="_blank">O14936</a></span></div>
<div class="infobox-row"><span class="infobox-label">Associated Diseases</span><span class="infobox-value">X-linked Mental Retardation, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease</span></div>
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CASK (Calcium/Calmodulin-dependent Serine Protein Kinase) is a multidomain scaffolding protein that plays a critical role in synaptic organization and neuronal development. It is a member of the membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) family and functions as a key organizer of synaptic protein complexes.
CASK is unique among MAGUK proteins as it contains a calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase (CaMK) domain that is catalytically inactive but serves as a protein-binding module. The protein localizes to the postsynaptic density (PSD) and participates in:
Mutations in CASK are associated with:
CASK has been implicated in [Parkinson's disease](/diseases/parkinsons-disease) through its interaction with parkin and its role in synaptic maintenance. Changes in CASK expression may contribute to:
CASK mutations can lead to epileptic phenotypes, likely through disruption of excitatory synaptic transmission and GABAergic signaling.
CASK is expressed throughout the brain with highest levels in:
The study of Cask — Calcium Calmodulin Dependent Serine Protein Kinase has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.