| Gene Symbol | GAAP |
| Chromosome | 15q25.1 |
| Protein Type | Channel |
| Function | encodes a multifunctional membrane protein localized primarily to the Golgi apparatus and mitochondria. |
| Primary Expression | neurons and glia, where it helps maintain calcium homeostasis and protects against various forms of cellular stress that contribute to neurodegenerati |
| Subcellular Localization | Golgi, mitochondria |
| Molecular Weight | ~38 kDa |
| Amino Acids | 347 aa |
| Exons | 15 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000149691 |
| GeneCards | GAAP |
| Human Protein Atlas | GAAP |
| Transmembrane domains | Six predicted transmembrane helices |
| Calcium channel pore | Formed by transmembrane helices |
| Golgi targeting signal | C-terminal retention signal |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| Databases | GeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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