A synthesized peptide derived from human Syntaxin 1A
Alternative Synonym:
STX1, HPC-1, P35-1, SYN1A
STX1A is a type IV membrane protein involved in docking of synaptic vesicles at presynaptic active zones. May play a critical role in neurotransmitter exocytosis. Part of the SNARE core complex containing SNAP25, VAMP2 and STX1A. Three splice variant isoforms have been described.