ADD1 Gene

Last updated on: 22.08.2023

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

The ADD1 gene (ADD1 stands for Adducin 1) is a protein coding gene located on chromosome 4p16.3.

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The proteins encoded by this gene, the family of adducins are cytoskeletal proteins encoded by three genes (alpha, beta and gamma). Adducin acts as a heterodimer of the related alpha, beta or gamma subunits.

The protein encoded by the ADD1 gene represents the alpha subunit. Alpha and beta adducin comprise a protease-resistant N-terminal region and a protease-sensitive, hydrophilic C-terminal region. Adducin binds with high affinity to Ca(2+)/calmodulin and is a substrate for protein kinases A and C.

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Diseases associated with ADD1 include:

  • Essential hypertension
  • and
  • Tracheoesophageal fistula.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Liao X et al (2015) Association of alpha-ADD1 Gene and Hypertension Risk: A Meta-Analysis. Med Sci Monit. 2015 Jun 4;21:1634-41.

Last updated on: 22.08.2023