SCA8 gene

Introduction

13q21

Function

• encodes small inhibitory RNA (putative) that regulates brain-specific actin-binding protein

Pathology

• CAG repeat expansion in SCA8 gene in spinocerebellar ataxia type-8

More general terms

• unclassified gene

Database

• Entrez gene: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=gene&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Graphics&list_uids=724066