Alpha-Synuclein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Alpha-synuclein (140 aa, ~14 kDa) is encoded by the human SNCA gene. This protein plays a role in the modulation of presynaptic vesicle transport and release.

**Synonyms:** - NACP - Non-A Beta Component of AD Amyloid - Non-A4 Component of Amyloid Precursor - SNCA