RAPSN

Musculoskeletal System · Neuromuscular Junction Maintenance

How do acetylcholine receptors stay anchored on muscle cells?

RAPSN encodes rapsyn, a protein that binds and stabilizes acetylcholine receptors in the muscle membrane. This anchoring supports efficient transmission of the nerve's movement signal.

Common Gene Name
receptor associated protein of the synapse
NCBI Gene ID
5913
Chromosome
11

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Multiple pterygium syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2011-11
Congenital myasthenic syndromesMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2011-11

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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