VPS13A
Universal Cellular Machinery · Vesicular Trafficking & Secretory Exocytosis
How does VPS13A help move fats between cellular compartments?
VPS13A encodes chorein, a large lipid-transfer protein associated with contacts between cellular membranes. This transfer helps support membrane maintenance and the organization of compartments such as mitochondria and lipid droplets.
- Common Gene Name
- vacuolar protein sorting 13 homolog A
- NCBI Gene ID
- 23230
- Chromosome
- 9
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 (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorea-acanthocytosis | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2008-05 |
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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