- Concept UI
- M0496221
- Registry Numbers
- 0
- Scope Note
- Integral membrane proteins and essential components of the gamma-secretase complex that catalyzes the cleavage of membrane proteins such as NOTCH RECEPTORS and AMYLOID BETA-PEPTIDES precursors. Mutations of presenilins lead to presenile ALZHEIMER DISEASE with onset before age 65 years.
- Terms
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Presenilins
Preferred Term
Term UI
T669078
Date03/21/2006
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2007)
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Presenilin
Term UI
T669079
Date03/21/2006
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2007)