AMMECR1-Like (AMMECR1L) is a protein that shares significant homology with the AMMECR1 protein. The AMMECR1 gene is located on the X chromosome (Xq22.3) and is associated with a contiguous gene deletion syndrome known as AMME syndrome, which includes Alport syndrome, intellectual disability, midface hypoplasia, and elliptocytosis . The AMMECR1L protein is a recombinant form of the human AMMECR1 protein, engineered for research and therapeutic purposes.
The AMMECR1 gene encodes a protein that is highly conserved across various species, indicating its fundamental role in cellular processes . The protein consists of two distinct subdomains:
The conserved ‘LRGCIG’ motif within the AMMECR1 domain is crucial for its function and is located at beta (2) and its N-terminal loop .
The exact function of AMMECR1 and its homolog AMMECR1L remains largely unknown. However, the high level of conservation suggests a basic cellular function, potentially in transcription, replication, repair, or translation machinery . The protein’s nuclear location further supports its involvement in essential cellular processes.
Mutations or deletions in the AMMECR1 gene are linked to AMME syndrome, characterized by a combination of Alport syndrome, intellectual disability, midface hypoplasia, and elliptocytosis . The recombinant form, AMMECR1L, is used in research to better understand the protein’s function and its role in these conditions.
AMMECR1L (Human Recombinant) is utilized in various research applications, including: