Ddit3 Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
DDIT3 (DNA Damage Inducible Transcript 3), also known as CHOP, is a gene (NCBI Gene ID: 1649) located on chromosome 12q24.1 that encodes a pro-apoptotic transcription factor. DDIT3/CHOP is a critical mediator of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, unfolded protein response (UPR), and apoptosis. It plays important roles in neurodegeneration, particularly in Alzheimer's disease and ALS.
Full Name: DNA Damage Inducible Transcript 3
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | DDIT3 |
| Chromosome | 12q24.12 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 1649 |
| OMIM ID | 126337 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000100994 |
| UniProt ID | P35638 |
Alzheimer's Disease, ER stress, ALS
DDIT3 (CHOP) is a pro-apoptotic transcription factor activated by ER stress. It mediates CHOP-induced apoptosis in neurodegeneration.
Low in normal brain, induced by ER stress.
The study of Ddit3 Gene has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
[1] CHOP (DDIT3) in ER stress and apoptosis - Cell, 2016
[2] CHOP and the unfolded protein response in neurodegeneration - Acta Neuropathologica, 2016
[3] CHOP in Alzheimer's disease - Neurobiology of Aging, 2015
[4] CHOP and Parkinson's disease - Movement Disorders, 2015
[5] CHOP in ALS pathogenesis - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 2014
[6] CHOP and protein aggregation - Trends in Cell Biology, 2015
[7] CHOP therapeutic targeting in neurodegeneration - Neuropharmacology, 2017
[8] CHOP and mitochondrial apoptosis - Cell Calcium, 2016
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