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Human Gene >> CNTNAP2 Details
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contactin associated protein-like 2 |
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Summary
| Gene Symbol test |
CNTNAP2 |
| Gene Name |
contactin associated protein-like 2 |
| Entrez GeneID |
26047 |
| UniProt ID |
Q9UHC6.1 |
| Chromosomal Location |
7q35-q36 |
| Alternate Names |
CDFE; NRXN4; CASPR2; DKFZp781D1846 |
| Function |
This gene encodes a member of the neurexin family which functions in the vertebrate nervous system as cell adhesion molecules and receptors. This protein is loc alized at the juxtaparanodes of myelinated axons and associated with potassium c hannels. |
Relevance to autism
| Support for autism |
Replication of genetic association |
| Genetic Category |
Genetic Association / Rare single gene mutation |
| Number of studies |
4 |
| Number of positive association studies |
3 |
| Number of negative association studies |
0 |
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