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Symbol PRPS1 contributors: mct/npt/pgu - updated : 03-09-2019
HGNC name phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate synthetase 1
HGNC id 9462
ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
corresponding disease(s) PRPS1 , CMTX5 , ARTS , DFN2
Other morbid association(s)
TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
tumoral     --low  
inhibited neuroblastoma cell proliferation and tumor growth via disturbing DNA synthesis
tumoral     --over  
in colorectal cancer
constitutional germinal mutation      
causing retinal degeneration in females
Susceptibility
Variant & Polymorphism
Candidate gene
Marker
  • increased PRPS1 activity, which is marked by S103 phosphorylation, is more important in promoting tumorigenesis and is a promising diagnostic indicator for Colorectal cancer
  • Therapy target
    SystemTypeDisorderPubmed
    neuromuscularneuropathy 
    target for drugs in prevention and treatment of peripheral neuropathy by antimetabolite therapy
    ANIMAL & CELL MODELS