Chromogranin A (CHGA) or CgA is a neuro-secretory protein, and is a member of the granin family. This protein is usually found within chromaffin granules in the adrenal medulla and released along with the catecholamines. This protein is expressed on cells at crypt base in the small intestine.
Synonyms: Anti-CgA; Anti-Chromogranin-A precursor; Anti-Pituitary secretory protein I; Anti-SP-I
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Biochem Physiol Actions: CHGA (Chromogranin A) protein concentration is known to be elevated in the serum of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This secretory protein can act as a panenteroendocrine marker. CHGA interacts with mutant SOD1 (superoxide dismutase 1) to cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by increasing ROS (reactive oxygen species) production in astrocytes. The encoded protein functions as a modulator of cell adhesion, and regulates the synthesis secretory granule. The quantification of circulating immunoreactive CgA can be used in the diagnosis of neuroendocrine neoplasia, and tissue expression pattern of CgA might aid in discovering neuroendocrine nature of tumours.
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