Proteins encoded by the complexin/synaphin gene family are cytosolic proteins that function in synaptic vesicle exocytosis. These proteins bind syntaxin, part of the SNAP receptor. The protein product of this gene binds to the SNAP receptor complex and disrupts it, allowing transmitter release. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Forensic Context
A multi-omics study in humans identified the CPLX1 as both differentially expressed and differentially spliced in the prefrontal cortex (Brodmann Area 9) of individuals with cocaine use disorder [Zillich et al. DOI:10.1038/S41398-024-03139-9].