Seems to play a role in the development or function of the kidney glomerular filtration barrier. Regulates glomerular vascular permeability. May anchor the podocyte slit diaphragm to the actin cytoskeleton. Plays a role in skeletal muscle formation through regulation of myoblast fusion (By similarity)

Cell membrane

Nephrotic syndrome 1

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form and progress to end-stage renal failure.

FAD-dependent monooxygenase required for two non-consecutive steps during ubiquinone biosynthesis (PubMed:26260787, PubMed:38425362). Required for the C5-ring hydroxylation during ubiquinone biosynthesis by catalyzing the hydroxylation of 4-hydroxy-3-(all-trans-decaprenyl)benzoic acid to 3,4-dihydroxy-5-(all-trans-decaprenyl)benzoic acid (PubMed:26260787, PubMed:38425362). Also acts downstream of COQ4, for the C1-hydroxylation during ubiquinone biosynthesis by catalyzing the hydroxylation of 2-m

Mitochondrion inner membraneGolgi apparatusCell projection

Coenzyme Q10 deficiency, primary, 6

An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by onset in infancy of severe progressive nephrotic syndrome resulting in end-stage renal failure and sensorineural deafness. Renal biopsy usually shows focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

Involved in transcription regulation by sequestering in the cytoplasm nuclear receptor coactivators such as NCOA1, NCOA2 and NCOA3 (PubMed:17476305). Involved in regulation of caspase-independent apoptosis by sequestering the proapoptotic factor AIFM1 in mitochondria (PubMed:22371500). Pro-apoptotic stimuli can induce its proteasomal degradation allowing the translocation of AIFM1 to the nucleus to induce apoptosis (PubMed:22371500). Involved in the negative control of vitamin D receptor signali

CytoplasmMitochondrion

Palmoplantar keratoderma and woolly hair

A disorder characterized by abnormal thickening of the skin on the palms and soles, in association with woolly scalp hair. Affected individuals manifest a variable degree of striate palmoplantar keratoderma, generally more severe on the soles. Leukonychia is more pronounced on the fingernails than toenails. Scalp hair, body hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes are sparse. The fifth toes show variable degrees of pseudoainhum, ranging from external rotation to a deep sulcus at the digitoplantar fold, accompanied by a bulbous appearance of the distal toe.

Plays a role in the nuclear pore complex (NPC) assembly and/or maintenance (PubMed:9348540). May anchor NUP62 and other nucleoporins, but not NUP153 and TPR, to the NPC (PubMed:15229283). In association with TMEM209, may be involved in nuclear transport of various nuclear proteins in addition to MYC (PubMed:22719065)

Nucleus membraneNucleus, nuclear pore complex

Nephrotic syndrome 13

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form and progress to end-stage renal failure.

Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. Plays a role in the regulation of skeletogenesis, through a mechanism that involves integrin-mediated signaling and PTK2B/PYK2 (PubMed:33242826)

Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix, basement membrane

Nephrotic syndrome 26

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form that progresses to end-stage renal failure. NPHS26 is an autosomal recessive form characterized by onset of proteinuria in the first months or years of life. Some patients respond to steroids, whereas others show steroid resistance and progression to end-stage renal disease.

Plays a role in the nuclear pore complex (NPC) assembly and/or maintenance (PubMed:12552102, PubMed:15229283, PubMed:30179222). Required for the assembly of peripheral proteins into the NPC (PubMed:12552102, PubMed:15229283). May anchor NUP62 to the NPC (PubMed:15229283). Involved in nephrogenesis (PubMed:30179222)

Nucleus membraneNucleus, nuclear pore complexChromosome, centromere, kinetochore

Nephrotic syndrome 11

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form and progress to end-stage renal failure. NPHS11 is an autosomal recessive, steroid-resistant and progressive form with onset in the first decade of life.

Involved in poly(A)+ RNA transport. Involved in nephrogenesis (PubMed:30179222)

Nucleus, nuclear pore complexChromosome, centromere, kinetochore

Nephrotic syndrome 18

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form that progresses to end-stage renal failure. NPHS18 is an autosomal recessive, steroid-resistant progressive form with onset in the first decade of life.

F-actin cross-linking protein which is thought to anchor actin to a variety of intracellular structures. This is a bundling protein (Probable). Probably involved in vesicular trafficking via its association with the CART complex. The CART complex is necessary for efficient transferrin receptor recycling but not for EGFR degradation (PubMed:15772161). Involved in tight junction assembly in epithelial cells probably through interaction with MICALL2. Links MICALL2 to the actin cytoskeleton and recr

NucleusCytoplasmCell junctionCytoplasm, cytoskeleton, stress fiberCytoplasm, perinuclear region

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 1

A renal pathology defined by the presence of segmental sclerosis in glomeruli and resulting in proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate and progressive decline in renal function. Renal insufficiency often progresses to end-stage renal disease, a highly morbid state requiring either dialysis therapy or kidney transplantation.

Key regulator of the Wnt signaling pathway, which is required for various processes during development, such as dorsal patterning, determination of left/right symmetry or myelination in the central nervous system. Acts downstream of Wnt ligands and upstream of beta-catenin (CTNNB1). Required for canonical Wnt signaling pathway during patterning in the dorsal spinal cord by promoting the aggregation of Disheveled (Dvl) complexes, thereby clustering and formation of Wnt receptor signalosomes and p

Nephrotic syndrome 24

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form that progresses to end-stage renal failure. NPHS24 is an autosomal recessive, slowly progressive form. Most patients eventually develop end-stage renal disease.

Rho GTPase-activating protein involved in cell polarity, cell morphology and cytoskeletal organization. Acts as a GTPase activator for the Rac-type GTPase by converting it to an inactive GDP-bound state. Controls actin remodeling by inactivating Rac downstream of Rho leading to suppress leading edge protrusion and promotes cell retraction to achieve cellular polarity. Able to suppress RAC1 and CDC42 activity in vitro. Overexpression induces cell rounding with partial or complete disruption of ac

Cytoplasm, cytoskeletonCell junction, adherens junctionCell junction, focal adhesionCell projection

Functions as a key regulator of cell membrane composition by regulating protein surface expression. Also, plays a role in regulation of processes including cell migration, cell proliferation, cell contraction and cell adhesion. Regulates transepithelial migration of neutrophils into the alveolar lumen, potentially via mediation of cell surface expression of adhesion markers and lipid raft formation (By similarity). Negatively regulates caveolae formation by reducing CAV1 expression and CAV1 amou

Golgi apparatus membraneCell membraneApical cell membraneMembrane raftCytoplasmNucleusCytoplasm, perinuclear region

Nephrotic syndrome 10

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, progressive renal failure, severe proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. NPHS10 is a steroid-sensitive form characterized by onset in childhood and remission without end-stage kidney disease.

Type IV collagen is the major structural component of glomerular basement membranes (GBM), forming a 'chicken-wire' meshwork together with laminins, proteoglycans and entactin/nidogen Tumstatin, a cleavage fragment corresponding to the collagen alpha 3(IV) NC1 domain, possesses both anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor cell activity; these two anti-tumor properties may be regulated via RGD-independent ITGB3-mediated mechanisms

Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix, basement membrane

Ca(2+)-regulated actin-binding protein which plays an important role in actin bundling (PubMed:29058690). May have a unique function in the morphogenesis of neuronal cells which form ganglia. Required for SREC1-mediated regulation of neurite-like outgrowth. Plays a role in regenerative sensory axon outgrowth and remodeling processes after peripheral injury in neonates. Involved in the formation of long fine actin-containing filopodia-like structures in fibroblast. Plays a role in ciliogenesis. I

Cytoplasm, cytoskeletonCell projection, lamellipodiumCell junction, focal adhesionCell projection, neuron projectionCell projection, axon

Nephrotic syndrome 21

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form that progresses to end-stage renal failure. NPHS21 is an autosomal recessive, rapidly progressive, steroid-resistant form characterized by onset of kidney dysfunction in the first year of life. Some patients may have variable extra-renal manifestations.

Apical polarity protein that plays a central role during the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) at gastrulation, when newly specified mesodermal cells move inside the embryo (By similarity). Acts by promoting cell ingression, the process by which cells leave the epithelial epiblast and move inside the embryo to form a new tissue layer (By similarity). The anisotropic distribution of CRB2 and MYH10/myosin-IIB at cell edges define which cells will ingress: cells with high apical CRB2 are p

Apical cell membraneCytoplasmCell junctionSecreted

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 9

A renal pathology defined by the presence of segmental sclerosis in glomeruli and resulting in proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate and progressive decline in renal function. Renal insufficiency often progresses to end-stage renal disease, a highly morbid state requiring either dialysis therapy or kidney transplantation.

Seems to act as a scaffold molecule at synaptic junctions by assembling neurotransmitter receptors and cell adhesion proteins (By similarity). Plays a role in nerve growth factor (NGF)-induced recruitment of RAPGEF2 to late endosomes and neurite outgrowth (By similarity). May play a role in regulating activin-mediated signaling in neuronal cells (By similarity). Enhances the ability of PTEN to suppress AKT1 activation (PubMed:10760291). Plays a role in receptor-mediated clathrin-dependent endocy

CytoplasmLate endosomeSynapse, synaptosomeCell membraneCytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosomeCell projection, ciliumCytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome, centriolePhotoreceptor inner segmentCell projection, cilium, photoreceptor outer segment

Nephrotic syndrome 15

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. NPHS15 is an autosomal recessive form with onset in the first months of life. Disease severity is variable. Some patients show rapid progression to end-stage renal failure.

Required for cytokinesis (PubMed:16040610). Essential for the structural integrity of the cleavage furrow and for completion of cleavage furrow ingression. Plays a role in bleb assembly during metaphase and anaphase of mitosis (PubMed:23870127). May play a significant role in podocyte cell migration (PubMed:24676636)

NucleusCytoplasm, cytoskeletonCytoplasm, cell cortexCell projection, bleb

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 8

A renal pathology defined by the presence of segmental sclerosis in glomeruli and resulting in proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate and progressive decline in renal function. Renal insufficiency often progresses to end-stage renal disease, a highly morbid state requiring either dialysis therapy or kidney transplantation.

Essential component of the nuclear pore complex (NPC) that seems to be required for NPC assembly and maintenance (PubMed:12718872). As part of the NPC Nup107-160 subcomplex plays a role in RNA export and in tethering NUP96/Nup98 and NUP153 to the nucleus (PubMed:12718872). The Nup107-160 complex seems to be required for spindle assembly during mitosis (PubMed:16807356). NUP85 is required for membrane clustering of CCL2-activated CCR2 (PubMed:15995708). Seems to be involved in CCR2-mediated chemo

Nucleus, nuclear pore complexChromosome, centromere, kinetochoreCytoplasm, cytoskeleton, spindleCytoplasmNucleus membrane

Nephrotic syndrome 17

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form that progresses to end-stage renal failure. NPHS17 is an autosomal recessive, steroid-resistant progressive form with onset in the first decade of life.

Plays a role in the regulation of glomerular permeability, acting probably as a linker between the plasma membrane and the cytoskeleton

Cell membraneEndoplasmic reticulum

Nephrotic syndrome 2

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. The disorder is resistant to steroid treatment and progresses to end-stage renal failure in the first or second decades. Some patients show later onset of the disorder.

Plays a role in the nuclear pore complex (NPC) assembly and/or maintenance (PubMed:9348540). May anchor nucleoporins, but not NUP153 and TPR, to the NPC. During renal development, regulates podocyte migration and proliferation through SMAD4 signaling (PubMed:26878725)

Nucleus membraneNucleus, nuclear pore complexNucleus envelope

Nephrotic syndrome 12

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form and progress to end-stage renal failure. NPHS12 inheritance is autosomal recessive.

Component of the Nup107-160 subcomplex of the nuclear pore complex (NPC). The Nup107-160 subcomplex is required for the assembly of a functional NPC. The Nup107-160 subcomplex is also required for normal kinetochore microtubule attachment, mitotic progression and chromosome segregation

Chromosome, centromere, kinetochoreNucleus, nuclear pore complex

Microcephaly 24, primary, autosomal recessive

A form of microcephaly, a disease defined as a head circumference more than 3 standard deviations below the age, sex and ethnically matched mean. Brain weight is markedly reduced and the cerebral cortex is disproportionately small. MCPH24 patients additionally manifest mildly impaired intellectual development, cerebellar vermis hypoplasia, and fifth finger clinodactyly.

The production of the second messenger molecules diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) is mediated by activated phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C enzymes. PLCE1 is a bifunctional enzyme which also regulates small GTPases of the Ras superfamily through its Ras guanine-exchange factor (RasGEF) activity. As an effector of heterotrimeric and small G-protein, it may play a role in cell survival, cell growth, actin organization and T-cell activation. In podocytes, is

Cytoplasm, cytosolCell membraneGolgi apparatus membraneCell projection, lamellipodium

Nephrotic syndrome 3

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form and progress to end-stage renal failure. Most patients with NPHS3 show diffuse mesangial sclerosis on renal biopsy, which is a pathologic entity characterized by mesangial matrix expansion with no mesangial hypercellularity, hypertrophy of the podocytes, vacuolized podocytes, thickened basement membranes, and diminished patency of the capillary lumen.

Actin-based motor molecule with ATPase activity (PubMed:11940582, PubMed:36316095). Unconventional myosins serve in intracellular movements. Their highly divergent tails bind to membranous compartments, which are then moved relative to actin filaments. Binds to membranes containing anionic phospholipids via its tail domain. Involved in clathrin-mediated endocytosis and intracellular movement of clathrin-coated vesicles (PubMed:36316095). Required for normal morphology of the glomerular basement

CytoplasmCytoplasm, cytoskeletonCytoplasmic vesicleCytoplasmic vesicle, clathrin-coated vesicleCell junction

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 6

A renal pathology defined by the presence of segmental sclerosis in glomeruli and resulting in proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate and progressive decline in renal function. Renal insufficiency often progresses to end-stage renal disease, a highly morbid state requiring either dialysis therapy or kidney transplantation. FSGS6 is a childhood-onset disorder resulting in nephrotic syndrome, which includes massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and edema.

Seems to act as an adapter protein between membrane proteins and the actin cytoskeleton (PubMed:10339567). In collaboration with CBLC, modulates the rate of RET turnover and may act as regulatory checkpoint that limits the potency of GDNF on neuronal survival. Controls CBLC function, converting it from an inhibitor to a promoter of RET degradation (By similarity). May play a role in receptor clustering and cytoskeletal polarity in the junction between T-cell and antigen-presenting cell (By simil

Cytoplasm, cytoskeletonCell projection, ruffleCell junction

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 3

A renal pathology defined by the presence of segmental sclerosis in glomeruli and resulting in proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate and progressive decline in renal function. Renal insufficiency often progresses to end-stage renal disease, a highly morbid state requiring either dialysis therapy or kidney transplantation.

Atypical kinase involved in the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q, also named ubiquinone, an essential lipid-soluble electron transporter for aerobic cellular respiration (PubMed:24270420, PubMed:36302899, PubMed:38425362). Its substrate specificity is still unclear: may act as a protein kinase that mediates phosphorylation of COQ3 (PubMed:38425362). According to other reports, acts as a small molecule kinase, possibly a lipid kinase that phosphorylates a prenyl lipid in the ubiquinone biosynthesis pat

Mitochondrion membraneCytoplasm, cytosolCell membrane

Nephrotic syndrome 9

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by progressive renal failure, severe proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

Controls Rho proteins homeostasis. Regulates the GDP/GTP exchange reaction of the Rho proteins by inhibiting the dissociation of GDP from them, and the subsequent binding of GTP to them. Retains Rho proteins such as CDC42, RAC1 and RHOA in an inactive cytosolic pool, regulating their stability and protecting them from degradation. Actively involved in the recycling and distribution of activated Rho GTPases in the cell, mediates extraction from membranes of both inactive and activated molecules d

Cytoplasm

Nephrotic syndrome 8

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by progressive renal failure, severe proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show diffuse mesangial sclerosis, with small glomeruli, hypercellularity, increased extracellular matrix, and contracted/collapsed glomerular tufts surrounded by immature or abnormal podocytes.

Proposed effector of Rab5 (PubMed:15328530). Binds to phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PI[3]P) (PubMed:15328530). Involved in homotypic early endosome fusion and to a lesser extent in heterotypic fusion of clathrin-coated vesicles with early endosomes (PubMed:15328530). Involved in macropinocytosis; the function is dependent on Rab5-GTP (PubMed:15328530). Required for correct endosomal localization (PubMed:15328530). Involved in the internalization and trafficking of activated tyrosine kinase r

CytoplasmEndosome membraneEarly endosome

Functions as a component of the nuclear pore complex (NPC) (PubMed:11564755, PubMed:11684705). Involved in poly(A)+ RNA transport

Nucleus, nuclear pore complex

Nephrotic syndrome 19

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form that progresses to end-stage renal failure. NPHS19 is an autosomal recessive, steroid-resistant form with onset in the first or second decade of life, resulting in chronic kidney disease.

Transcription factor that plays an important role in cellular development and cell survival (PubMed:7862533). Recognizes and binds to the DNA sequence 5'-GCG(T/G)GGGCG-3' (PubMed:17716689, PubMed:25258363, PubMed:7862533). Regulates the expression of numerous target genes, including EPO. Plays an essential role for development of the urogenital system. It has a tumor suppressor as well as an oncogenic role in tumor formation. Function may be isoform-specific: isoforms lacking the KTS motif may a

NucleusNucleus, nucleolusCytoplasmNucleus speckleNucleus, nucleoplasm

Frasier syndrome

Characterized by a slowly progressing nephropathy leading to renal failure in adolescence or early adulthood, male pseudohermaphroditism, and no Wilms tumor. As for histological findings of the kidneys, focal glomerular sclerosis is often observed. There is phenotypic overlap with Denys-Drash syndrome. Inheritance is autosomal dominant.

Tyrosine-protein phosphatase which dephosphorylates CTNNB1. Regulates CTNNB1 function both in cell adhesion and signaling. May function in cell proliferation and migration and play a role in the maintenance of epithelial integrity. May play a role in megakaryocytopoiesis

Cell junctionCell membrane

Acts both as a GTPase-activating protein (GAP) and a guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF), and participates in various processes such as endocytosis, insulin receptor internalization or LC2A4/GLUT4 trafficking. Acts as a GEF for the Ras-related protein RAB31 by exchanging bound GDP for free GTP, leading to regulate LC2A4/GLUT4 trafficking. In the absence of insulin, it maintains RAB31 in an active state and promotes a futile cycle between LC2A4/GLUT4 storage vesicles and early endosomes, ret

MembraneEndosome

Severs actin filaments and accelerates their polymerization and depolymerization

Cytoplasm, perinuclear region

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 5

A renal pathology defined by the presence of segmental sclerosis in glomeruli and resulting in proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate and progressive decline in renal function. Renal insufficiency often progresses to end-stage renal disease, a highly morbid state requiring either dialysis therapy or kidney transplantation.

Forms a receptor-activated non-selective calcium permeant cation channel (PubMed:19936226, PubMed:23291369, PubMed:26892346, PubMed:9930701). Probably is operated by a phosphatidylinositol second messenger system activated by receptor tyrosine kinases or G-protein coupled receptors. Activated by diacylglycerol (DAG) in a membrane-delimited fashion, independently of protein kinase C (PubMed:26892346). Does not seem to be activated by intracellular calcium store depletion

Cell membrane

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 2

A renal pathology defined by the presence of segmental sclerosis in glomeruli and resulting in proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate and progressive decline in renal function. Renal insufficiency often progresses to end-stage renal disease, a highly morbid state requiring either dialysis therapy or kidney transplantation.

Involved in vesicular recycling, probably as a RAB11B GTPase-activating protein

Cytoplasm, cytosol

Nephrotic syndrome 20

A form of nephrotic syndrome, a renal disease clinically characterized by severe proteinuria, resulting in complications such as hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and edema. Kidney biopsies show non-specific histologic changes such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and diffuse mesangial proliferation. Some affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant form that progresses to end-stage renal failure. NPHS20 is an X-linked, steroid-resistant form with onset at birth or in the first years of life in affected males. Death in childhood may occur in absence of renal transplantation. Carrier females may be unaffected or have a mild disease with proteinuria.

Transcription factor that may have a role in kidney cell differentiation (PubMed:24676634). Has a critical role in the development of the urogenital tract, the eyes, and the CNS

Nucleus

Papillorenal syndrome

An autosomal dominant disorder characterized by both ocular and renal anomalies, but may also include vesicoureteral reflux, high frequency hearing loss, central nervous system anomalies, and/or genital anomalies. Eye anomalies in this disorder consist of a wide and sometimes excavated dysplastic optic disk with the emergence of the retinal vessels from the periphery of the disk, designated optic nerve coloboma or 'morning glory' anomaly. Associated findings may include a small corneal diameter, retinal coloboma, scleral staphyloma, optic nerve cyst, microphthalmia, and pigmentary macular dysplasia. The kidneys are small and abnormally formed (renal hypodysplasia), and have fewer than the normal number of glomeruli, which are enlarged (oligomeganephronia). These ocular and renal anomalies result in decreased visual acuity and retinal detachment, as well as hypertension, proteinuria, and renal insufficiency that frequently progresses to end-stage renal disease.

May play a role in lipid exchange and transport throughout the body. May participate in reverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. A component of trypanosome lytic factor of human serum; plays a crucial role in killing Trypanosoma brucei by forming pores in parasite lysosomal membranes and sensitizing T.brucei to oxidation-stimulated osmotic lysis (PubMed:12621437, PubMed:16020735, PubMed:19997494, PubMed:26645690, PubMed:7723792)

Secreted

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 4

A renal pathology defined by the presence of segmental sclerosis in glomeruli and resulting in proteinuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate and progressive decline in renal function. Renal insufficiency often progresses to end-stage renal disease, a highly morbid state requiring either dialysis therapy or kidney transplantation.