Golgin subfamily A member 8Q (GOLGA8Q)

Golgin subfamily A member 8Q (GOLGA8Q) is a protein encoded by the GOLGA8Q gene in humans[3][10]. It belongs to the golgin family of proteins, which are typically involved in maintaining the structure and organization of the Golgi apparatus—a cellular organelle responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell[3][9][8]. GOLGA8Q is predicted to localize to the Golgi apparatus, particularly the cis-Golgi network and cisterna[3][9]. There is no current evidence indicating that GOLGA8Q acts as a therapeutic target such as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or ion channel, nor are there drugs known to interact with it, mechanisms of targeted drug action, or established disease biomarker roles[3][10][9][8]. Mutations or copy number changes in the GOLGA8Q genomic region have been associated with syndromes such as Adams-Oliver syndrome and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder, but its pathogenic or diagnostic use remains unclear[3]. Most major databases and protein resources list GOLGA8Q as a gene predicted to play a role in Golgi structure and organization, with no known functions in classical therapeutic target classes or established disease-modifying roles[3][10][9][8].

Other names

Golgin A8 family member QGOLGA8Q