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Reviewed May 2012
What is the official name of the CST3 gene?The official name of this gene is “cystatin C.” CST3 is the gene's official symbol. The CST3 gene is also known by other names, listed below. Read more about gene names and symbols on the About page. What is the normal function of the CST3 gene?The CST3 gene provides instructions for making a protein called cystatin C. This protein is part of a family of proteins called cysteine protease inhibitors that help control several types of chemical reactions by blocking (inhibiting) the activity of certain enzymes. Cystatin C inhibits the activity of enzymes called cathepsins that cut apart other proteins in order to break them down. Cystatin C is found in biological fluids, such as blood. Its levels are especially high in the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord (the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF). How are changes in the CST3 gene related to health conditions?
Where is the CST3 gene located?Cytogenetic Location: 20p11.21 Molecular Location on chromosome 20: base pairs 23,614,293 to 23,618,573 The CST3 gene is located on the short (p) arm of chromosome 20 at position 11.21. More precisely, the CST3 gene is located from base pair 23,614,293 to base pair 23,618,573 on chromosome 20. See How do geneticists indicate the location of a gene? in the Handbook. Where can I find additional information about CST3?You may also be interested in these resources, which are designed for genetics professionals and researchers.
What other names do people use for the CST3 gene or gene products?
See How are genetic conditions and genes named? in the Handbook. Where can I find general information about genes?The Handbook provides basic information about genetics in clear language.
These links provide additional genetics resources that may be useful. What glossary definitions help with understanding CST3?acids ; aggregate ; amino acid ; amyloid ; amyloid plaque ; dementia ; elastic ; enzyme ; gene ; hemorrhagic stroke ; leucine ; lymph ; lymph node ; mutation ; plaque ; polypeptides ; protease ; protein You may find definitions for these and many other terms in the Genetics Home Reference Glossary. See also Understanding Medical Terminology.
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