Full name: NIPA magnesium transporter 1

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: FSP3; SLC57A1; SPG6

Summary: This gene encodes a magnesium transporter that associates with early endosomes and the cell surface in a variety of neuronal and epithelial cells. This protein may play a role in nervous system development and maintenance. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Mutations in this gene have been associated with autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia 6. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2008]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in brain (RPKM 16.6), thyroid (RPKM 6.7) and 22 other tissues

Gene size: 43565bp

Exon count: 6