EIF2AK3 Chromosome 2
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 3
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What This Gene Does
The protein encoded by this gene phosphorylates the alpha subunit of eukaryotic translation-initiation factor 2, leading to its inactivation, and thus to a rapid reduction of translational initiation and repression of global protein synthesis. This protein is thought to modulate mitochondrial function. It is a type I membrane protein located in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), where it is induced by ER stress caused by malfolded proteins. Mutations in this gene are associated with Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2015]
Gene Info
Gene Group
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinases
Locus Type
gene with protein product
Location
2p11.2
Ensembl
ENSG00000172071
Associated Conditions (6)
Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia
EIF2AK3-related disorder
Inborn genetic diseases
Connective tissue disorder
Monogenic diabetes
Menkes kinky-hair syndrome
Key Variants
RS1013032001
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Health Risk
RS137927384
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, EIF2AK3-related disorder, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia
Health Risk
RS141901506
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Inborn genetic diseases, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia
Health Risk
RS144057685
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Health Risk
RS145427892
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Connective tissue disorder, EIF2AK3-related disorder
Health Risk
RS146949180
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Connective tissue disorder, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia
Health Risk
RS147298435
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Health Risk
RS147458427
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Connective tissue disorder, Inborn genetic diseases
Health Risk
RS150314450
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Monogenic diabetes, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Connective tissue disorder
Health Risk
RS1805190
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Connective tissue disorder, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Connective tissue disorder
Health Risk
RS200315616
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, EIF2AK3-related disorder, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia
Health Risk
RS200991366
Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
Inborn genetic diseases, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Inborn genetic diseases
Health Risk
All Variants (105)
| RSID | Category | Clinical Significance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS2104412272 | Health Risk | Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic | Menkes kinky-hair syndrome, Menkes kinky-hair syndrome |
| RS2529126807 | Health Risk | Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic | Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia |
| RS748318874 | Health Risk | Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic | Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia |
| RS754973185 | Health Risk | Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic | Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia |
| RS763113675 | Health Risk | Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic | Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia, Wolcott-Rallison dysplasia |