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 drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple pterygium syndrome | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2011-11 | |
| Congenital myasthenic syndromes | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View 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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