[gene] Aladin also known as adracalin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AAAS gene [achalasia, adrenocortical insufficiency, alacrimia (Allgrove, triple-A)]. == Function == Aladin is a component of the nuclear pore complex. == Clinical significance == Mutations in the AAAS gene are responsible for Triple A syndrome (also known as... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AAAS_(gene)
AAAS: Spoken of as the 'triple-AS', the American Association for the Advancement of Science is an organization concerned not only with the biomedical sciences but with all of the sciences. The AAAS publishes the weekly journal 'Science', one of the great scientific periodicals. 'Science' carries a remarkable range of new scientific information incl... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2071