SNCB
Function
Non-amyloid component of senile plaques found in Alzheimer disease. Could act as a regulator of SNCA aggregation process. Protects neurons from staurosporine and 6-hydroxy dopamine (6OHDA)-stimulated caspase activation in a p53/TP53-dependent manner. Contributes to restore the SNCA anti-apoptotic function abolished by 6OHDA. Not found in the Lewy bodies associated with Parkinson disease.
Post-translational modifications
Phosphorylated. Phosphorylation by G-protein coupled receptor kinases (GRK) is more efficient than phosphorylation by CK1, CK2 and CaM-kinase II.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the synuclein family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed predominantly in brain; concentrated in presynaptic nerve terminals.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
Alternative names
Beta-synuclein, SNCB