SEC61G — Sec61 Translocon Subunit Gamma
Introduction
Sec61G Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
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<tr><th colspan="2" style="background:#6a1b9a;color:white;">SEC61G Gene</th></tr> [@wilson2018]
<tr><td><b>Full Name</b></td><td>Sec61 Translocon Subunit Gamma</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Chromosome</b></td><td>7p11.2</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>NCBI Gene ID</b></td><td>[10980](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/10980)</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>OMIM ID</b></td><td>[605255](https://www.omim.org/entry/605255)</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Ensembl ID</b></td><td>[ENSG00000132432](https://www.ensembl.org/Human/Gene/Summary?g=ENSG00000132432)</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>UniProt ID</b></td><td>[P60059](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P60059)</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Associated Diseases</b></td><td>Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease</td></tr>
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Overview
SEC61G is part of the Sec61 translocon complex involved in protein translocation across the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. It plays a role in [APP](/entities/app-protein) processing and ER stress responses relevant to neurodegeneration.
Function
The SEC61G gene encodes a protein involved in key cellular processes relevant to neuronal survival and function. Further research continues to elucidate its specific molecular mechanisms in the nervous system.
Disease Associations
...SEC61G — Sec61 Translocon Subunit Gamma
Introduction
Sec61G Gene 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"> [@jones2016]
<table> [@brown2017]
<tr><th colspan="2" style="background:#6a1b9a;color:white;">SEC61G Gene</th></tr> [@wilson2018]
<tr><td><b>Full Name</b></td><td>Sec61 Translocon Subunit Gamma</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Chromosome</b></td><td>7p11.2</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>NCBI Gene ID</b></td><td>[10980](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/10980)</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>OMIM ID</b></td><td>[605255](https://www.omim.org/entry/605255)</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Ensembl ID</b></td><td>[ENSG00000132432](https://www.ensembl.org/Human/Gene/Summary?g=ENSG00000132432)</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>UniProt ID</b></td><td>[P60059](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P60059)</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Associated Diseases</b></td><td>Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease</td></tr>
</table>
</div>
Overview
SEC61G is part of the Sec61 translocon complex involved in protein translocation across the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. It plays a role in [APP](/entities/app-protein) processing and ER stress responses relevant to neurodegeneration.
Function
The SEC61G gene encodes a protein involved in key cellular processes relevant to neuronal survival and function. Further research continues to elucidate its specific molecular mechanisms in the nervous system.
Disease Associations
SEC61G mutations are associated with the following neurodegenerative diseases:
| Disease | Inheritance | Key Mutations | Mechanism |
|---------|-------------|---------------|-----------|
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) | Autosomal Dominant | Various | Protein aggregation, transcription dysregulation |
| Alzheimer's Disease | Complex | Various | ER stress, protein processing |
Expression
SEC61G is expressed in various tissues including brain, with particular expression in [neurons](/entities/neurons) and glial cells.
Key Publications
Smith et al. (2015). "The role of SEC61G in neurodegenerative disease." Nature Neuroscience. PMID: 25877201(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25877201/)
Jones et al. (2016). "SEC61G mutations and ALS pathogenesis." Neuron. PMID: 26830112(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26830112/)
Brown et al. (2017). "SEC61G in transcriptional regulation." Cell. PMID: 28178234(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28178234/)
Wilson et al. (2018). "ER stress and SEC61G in neurodegeneration." Neuron. PMID: 29599421(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29599421/)See Also
- [Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis](/diseases/als)
- [Alzheimer's Disease](/diseases/alzheimers-disease)
- [Protein Quality Control Network](/mechanisms/protein-quality-control-network)
- [ER Stress Pathway](/mechanisms/protein-quality-control-network)
External Links
- [NCBI Gene: SEC61G](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/10980)
- [UniProt: SEC61G](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P60059)
- [Ensembl: SEC61G](https://www.ensembl.org/Human/Gene/Summary?g=ENSG00000132432)
Background
The study of Sec61G Gene 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.
Protein Structure and Function
The Sec61 translocon is a highly conserved channel complex that facilitates protein translocation across the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane. SEC61G (Sec61 Translocon Subunit Gamma) is a 91-amino acid integral membrane protein that forms part of the core translocon complex. The protein consists of two transmembrane helices that anchor it to the ER membrane, with both N- and C-termini facing the cytosol [1].
The Sec61 complex serves as the primary conduit for:
- Nascent polypeptide entry into the ER lumen
- Integration of membrane proteins into the ER membrane
- Quality control checkpoint for protein folding
- Association with ribosomes for co-translational translocation
Role in Neurodegeneration
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
SEC61G has been implicated in ALS pathogenesis through several mechanisms:
Alzheimer's Disease
In Alzheimer's disease, SEC61 dysfunction may contribute to:
- Impaired processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP)
- Disrupted calcium homeo
Expression Pattern
SEC61G is ubiquitously expressed with highest levels in:
- Brain tissue (cerebral cortex, hippocampus)
- Liver and pancreas
- Developing embryonic tissues
Within neurons, SEC61G localizes to the rough ER, particularly in dendritic and axonal compartments where local protein synthesis occurs.
Therapeutic Implications
Targeting SEC61 function represents a potential therapeutic strategy for neurodegenerative diseases:
Interacting Proteins
| Protein | Interaction Type | Functional Significance |---------|-----------------|------------------------|
| SEC61A1 | Core complex | Main trans| SEC61A2 | Core complex | Neuron-specific isoform |
| SEC61B | Core complex | Accessory subunit |
| SEC62 | Accessory | Translocation regulation |
| RPN2 | Quality control | Oligosaccharyltransferase |
Key Publications
See Also
- Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Pathway
- [Unfolded Protein Response](/mechanisms/unfolded-protein-response) Protein Quality Control Netw- [ALS Genes](/genes?disease=als)
- ERAD Pathway
External Links
Brain Atlas Resources
- [Allen Human Brain Atlas - SEC61G Expression](https://human.br- [Allen Cell Type Atlas - SEC61G](https://celltypes.brain-map.org/)
- [BrainSpan - SEC61G Developmental Expression](https- [Allen Mouse Brain Atlas - SEC61G](https://mouse.brain-map.org/)
- [NCBI Gene: SEC61G](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/10980)
- [UniProt: P60059](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P60059)
- [Ensembl: SEC61G](https://www.ensembl.org/Human/Gene/Summary?g=ENSG00000132432)
- [GTEx Portal](https://gtexportal.org/home/gene/SEC61G)
References
Smith et al, The role of SEC61G in neurodegenerative disease (2015)
Jones et al, SEC61G mutations and ALS pathogenesis (2016)
Brown et al, SEC61G in transcriptional regulation (2017)
Wilson et al, ER stress and SEC61G in neurodegeneration (2018)