Nf1

Homo sapiens

This gene product appears to function as a negative regulator of the ras signal transduction pathway. Mutations in this gene have been linked to neurofibromatosis type 1, juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia and Watson syndrome. The mRNA for this gene is subject to RNA editing (CGA>UGA->Arg1306Term) resulting in premature translation termination. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have also been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Nf1

Rattus norvegicus

Enables microtubule binding activity and syndecan binding activity. Involved in several processes, including Schwann cell differentiation; cellular response to dexamethasone stimulus; and regulation of modification of postsynaptic structure. Located in several cellular components, including axon; dendrite; and nucleus. Part of protein-containing complex. Is active in glutamatergic synapse. Biomarker of sciatic neuropathy and transient cerebral ischemia. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including Watson syndrome; autistic disorder; hematologic cancer (multiple); neurofibromatosis 1 (multiple); and peripheral nervous system neoplasm (multiple). Orthologous to human NF1 (neurofibromin 1); PARTICIPATES IN forkhead class A signaling pathway; syndecan signaling pathway; mitogen activated protein kinase signaling pathway; INTERACTS WITH 17alpha-ethynylestradiol; 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxine; 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran.