SIDT1

SIDT1 is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. This protein is involved in the transport of small interfering RNA (siRNA) into cells, a process that is crucial for RNA interference, a mechanism that inhibits gene expression.

Function

The SIDT1 gene encodes a protein that is a member of the SID1 transmembrane family. This protein is an integral membrane protein and is involved in the uptake of exogenous short interfering RNA (siRNA) into cells. This process is crucial for RNA interference, a mechanism that inhibits gene expression by causing the destruction of specific RNA molecules.

Clinical significance

Mutations in the SIDT1 gene have been associated with various diseases. For example, a study published in the journal Nature Genetics found that mutations in this gene are associated with a rare form of hereditary hearing loss. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of SIDT1 in human health and disease.

See also

• RNA interference
• Gene expression
• Mutation

External links

• SIDT1 at NCBI
• SIDT1 at GeneCards

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