SYN3 — Synapsin III

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SYN3 — Synapsin III

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<tr><th class="infobox-header" colspan="2">SYN3 — Synapsin III</th></tr>
<tr><td class="label">Symbol</td><td><strong>SYN3</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td class="label">Full Name</td><td>Synapsin III</td></tr>
<tr><td class="label">Chromosome</td><td>22q12.3</td></tr>
<tr><td class="label">NCBI Gene</td><td><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/8864" target="_blank">8864</a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="label">Ensembl</td><td>ENSG00000185608</td></tr>
<tr><td class="label">OMIM</td><td><a href="https://omim.org/entry/600731" target="_blank">600731</a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="label">UniProt</td><td><a href="https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/O75907" target="_blank">O75907</a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="label">Protein Class</td><td>Synapsin Family</td></tr>
<tr><td class="label">Expression</td><td>Cerebral [cortex](/brain-regions/cortex), [Hippocampus](/brain-regions/hippocampus), Synaptic terminals, Retina</td></tr>
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<td class="label">Associated Diseases</td>
<td><a href="/wiki/als" style="color:#ef9a9a">ALS</a>, <a href="/wiki/als" style="color:#ef9a9a">Als</a>, <a href="/wiki/depression" style="color:#ef9a9a">Depression</a></td>
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<td class="label">KG Connections</td>
<td><a href="/atlas" style="color:#4fc3f7">14 edges</a></td>
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SYN3 — Synapsin III

Introduction

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SYN3 — Synapsin III

Introduction

Syn3 — Synapsin Iii is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.

Overview

SYN3 (Synapsin III) is a gene located on chromosome 22q12.3 encoding Synapsin III, a neuronal phosphoprotein associated with synaptic vesicles[@ref]. Synapsin III is the least characterized member of the synapsin family, which also includes SYN1 and SYN2. It plays critical roles in synaptogenesis, synaptic vesicle trafficking, and neurotransmitter release[^2]. The gene is catalogued as NCBI Gene ID 8864.

Gene Overview

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Gene Symbol | SYN3 |
| Full Name | Synapsin III |
| Chromosomal Location | 22q12.3 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 8864 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000185608 |
| OMIM ID | 600731 |
| UniProt ID | O75907 |
| Protein Length | 580 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~63 kDa |

Protein Structure

Synapsin III contains several functional domains:

N-terminal domain A: Phosphorylation site for PKA and CaMKII
Central domain C: ATP-binding site, involved in synaptic vesicle clustering
C-terminal domain E: Proline-rich region, mediates protein-protein interactions

The protein is associated with the cytoplasmic surface of synaptic vesicles[^3].

Normal Function

Synaptic Vesicle Biology

Synapsin III is involved in:

Synaptogenesis: Critical for formation and maintenance of synaptic contacts
Vesicle trafficking: Regulates movement of synaptic vesicles between reserve and active pools
Neurotransmitter release: Modulates calcium-dependent neurotransmitter release
Synaptic plasticity: Involved in short-term and long-term synaptic plasticity

Brain Expression

In the brain, SYN3 is expressed in:

Cerebral cortex: Layer-specific expression in pyramidal [neurons](/entities/neurons)
Hippocampus: CA1-CA3 regions, dentate gyrus
Synaptic terminals: Pre-synaptic terminals throughout the brain
Retina: Photoreceptor synapses and inner retinal layers

Comparison with Other Synapsins

| Property | SYN1 | SYN2 | SYN3 |
|----------|------|------|------|
| Chromosome | X | 3 | 22 |
| Isoforms | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Brain expression | High | High | Moderate |
| Knockout phenotype | Seizures | Behavioral | Viable |

Disease Associations

Parkinson's Disease

SYN3 has been implicated in Parkinson's disease:

Genetic associations: SYN3 polymorphisms linked to PD risk
[Alpha-synuclein](/proteins/alpha-synuclein) interaction: May interact with alpha-synuclein in Lewy body formation
Synaptic dysfunction: Early synaptic changes in PD models
Therapeutic target: Modulating SYN3 may protect synapses

Schizophrenia

SYN3 is associated with schizophrenia:

Genetic variants: SYN3 polymorphisms associated with schizophrenia risk
Expression changes: Altered SYN3 expression in schizophrenic brains
Synaptic pathology: Contributes to synaptic deficits in schizophrenia

Other Neurological Conditions

Epilepsy: Altered synapsin III expression in epileptic tissue
Autism spectrum disorders: Possible role in synaptic dysfunction
Depression: Involvement in monoaminergic signaling

Molecular Interactions

SYN3 interacts with:

Synaptic vesicle proteins: Synaptophysin, Synaptotagmin
Cytoskeletal proteins: Actin, Tubulin
Signaling molecules: PKA, CaMKII, MAPK
Other synapsins: SYN1, SYN2 (hetero-oligomers)

Therapeutic Implications

Biomarkers

Cerebrospinal fluid: SYN3 levels as synaptic integrity marker
Blood biomarkers: Peripheral SYN3 as neuronal damage indicator

Therapeutic Targets

Phosphorylation modulators: Drugs affecting SYN3 phosphorylation state
Gene therapy: Viral vector delivery of SYN3
Small molecules: Compounds enhancing SYN3 function

Brain Atlas Resources

[Allen Brain Atlas: SYN3 expression](https://human.brain-map.org/microarray/search/show?search_term=SYN3)
[Allen Mouse Brain Atlas: Syn3](https://mouse.brain-map.org/search/index.html?query=Syn3)
[Allen Cell Type Atlas](https://portal.brain-map.org/atlases-and-data/rnaseq)
[BrainSpan: Developmental expression](https://www.brainspan.org)

Background

The study of Syn3 — Synapsin Iii 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.

Cross-References

[Genes Index](/genes)
[SYN1 — Synapsin I](/genes/syn1)
[SYN2 — Synapsin II](/genes/syn2)
[Synaptic Vesicle Proteins](/proteins/synaptophysin)
[Parkinson's Disease](/diseases/parkinsons-disease)
[Alpha-Synuclein](/proteins/alpha-synuclein)

External Links

[NCBI Gene: SYN3](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/8864)
[UniProt: O75907](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/O75907)
[OMIM: 600731](https://omim.org/entry/600731)
[Ensembl: ENSG00000185608](https://www.ensembl.org/Homo_sapiens/Gene/Summary?g=ENSG00000185608)

External Links

[NCBI Gene - ROCK1 (Rho-Associated Coiled-Coil Containing Protein Kinase 1)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/)
[UniProt - ROCK1 (Rho-Associated Coiled-Coil Containing Protein Kinase 1)](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/)
[GeneCards - ROCK1 (Rho-Associated Coiled-Coil Containing Protein Kinase 1)](https://www.genecards.org/cgi-bin/carddisp.pl?gene=)

References

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Pathway Diagram

The following diagram shows the key molecular relationships involving SYN3 — Synapsin III discovered through SciDEX knowledge graph analysis:

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Introduction

SYN3 — Synapsin III

SYN3 — Synapsin III

Introduction

Overview

Gene Overview

Protein Structure

Normal Function

Synaptic Vesicle Biology

Brain Expression

Comparison with Other Synapsins

Disease Associations

Parkinson's Disease

Schizophrenia

Other Neurological Conditions

Molecular Interactions

Therapeutic Implications

Biomarkers

Therapeutic Targets

Brain Atlas Resources

Background

Cross-References

See Also

External Links

External Links

References

Pathway Diagram