APP

Amyloid precursor protein, linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Key Functions:

• Regulates neuronal development.
• Produces amyloid-beta peptides.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Nervous System (neural development)
• Beta Amyloid (product)
• Neuron (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: APP

Approved name: amyloid beta precursor protein

Locus: 21q21.3

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:620

From the HGNC naming authority.