TM2D1: Proteins and Enzymes

The protein encoded by the TM2D1 gene is a beta-amyloid peptide-binding protein. It contains a structural module related tothat of the seven transmembrane domain G protein-coupled receptor superfamily and known to be important inheterotrimeric G protein activation. Beta-amyloid peptide has been established to be a causative factor in neurondeath and the consequent diminution of cognitive abilities observed in Alzheimer's disease. This protein may be atarget of neurotoxic beta-amyloid peptide, and may mediate cellular vulnerability to beta-amyloid peptide toxicitythrough a G protein-regulated program of cell death. (provided by RefSeq)