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What is the official name of the SIGMAR1 gene?

The official name of this gene is “sigma non-opioid intracellular receptor 1.”

SIGMAR1 is the gene's official symbol. The SIGMAR1 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 SIGMAR1 gene?

From Entrez GeneThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference.:

This gene encodes a receptor protein that interacts with a variety of psychotomimetic drugs, including cocaine and amphetamines. The receptor is believed to play an important role in the cellular functions of various tissues associated with the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. As indicated by its previous name, opioid receptor sigma 1 (OPRS1), the product of this gene was erroneously thought to function as an opioid receptor; it is now thought to be a non-opioid receptor. Alternative splicing of this gene results in transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008]

From UniProtThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference.:

Functions in lipid transport from the endoplasmic reticulum and is involved in a wide array of cellular functions probably through regulation of the biogenesis of lipid microdomains at the plasma membrane. Involved in the regulation of different receptors it plays a role in BDNF signaling and EGF signaling. Also regulates ion channels like the potassium channel and could modulate neurotransmitter release. Plays a role in calcium signaling through modulation together with ANK2 of the ITP3R-dependent calcium efflux at the endoplasmic reticulum. Plays a role in several other cell functions including proliferation, survival and death. Originally identified for its ability to bind various psychoactive drugs it is involved in learning processes, memory and mood alteration.

How are changes in the SIGMAR1 gene related to health conditions?

Genetics Home Reference provides information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is associated with changes in the SIGMAR1 gene.
UniProtThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. provides the following information about the SIGMAR1 gene's known or predicted involvement in human disease.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 16, juvenile (ALS16)[1]This link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference.: A neurodegenerative disorder affecting upper motor neurons in the brain and lower motor neurons in the brain stem and spinal cord, resulting in fatal paralysis. Sensory abnormalities are absent. The pathologic hallmarks of the disease include pallor of the corticospinal tract due to loss of motor neurons, presence of ubiquitin-positive inclusions within surviving motor neurons, and deposition of pathologic aggregates. The etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is likely to be multifactorial, involving both genetic and environmental factors. The disease is inherited in 5-10% of the cases. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Entrez GeneThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. lists the following diseases or traits (phenotypes) known or believed to be associated with changes in the SIGMAR1 gene.
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 16, juvenile[1]This link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference.
UniProt and Entrez Gene cite these articles in OMIM, a catalog designed for genetics professionals and researchers that provides detailed information about genetic conditions and genes.
 Article
Number		Main Topic
[1]614373This link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference.AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS 16, JUVENILE
601978This link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference.SIGMA NONOPIOID INTRACELLULAR RECEPTOR 1

Where is the SIGMAR1 gene located?

Cytogenetic Location: 9p13.3

Molecular Location on chromosome 9: base pairs 34,634,718 to 34,637,767

The SIGMAR1 gene is located on the short (p) arm of chromosome 9 at position 13.3.

The SIGMAR1 gene is located on the short (p) arm of chromosome 9 at position 13.3.

More precisely, the SIGMAR1 gene is located from base pair 34,634,718 to base pair 34,637,767 on chromosome 9.

See How do geneticists indicate the location of a gene? in the Handbook.

Where can I find additional information about SIGMAR1?

You may also be interested in these resources, which are designed for genetics professionals and researchers.

What other names do people use for the SIGMAR1 gene or gene products?

  • ALS16
  • OPRS1
  • SRBP
  • SR-BP1

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 SIGMAR1?

alternative splicing ; brain stem ; calcium ; cell ; channel ; endoplasmic reticulum ; etiology ; gene ; isoforms ; juvenile ; lipid ; motor ; pallor ; plasma membrane ; potassium ; proliferation ; protein ; receptor ; sclerosis ; splicing ; transcript ; ubiquitin

You may find definitions for these and many other terms in the Genetics Home Reference Glossary.

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 

The resources on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Users seeking information about a personal genetic disease, syndrome, or condition should consult with a qualified healthcare professional. See How can I find a genetics professional in my area? in the Handbook.

 
Published: May 20, 2013