Torsin A

Torsin-1A (TOR1A) also known as dystonia 1 protein (DYT1) is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the TOR1A is_associated_with::gene (also known as DQ2 or DYT1).

Function
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the AAA family of adenosine triphosphatases (ATPases), is related to the Clp protease/heat shock family and is expressed prominently in the is_associated_with::substantia nigra pars compacta.

Clinical significance
Mutations in this gene result in the autosomal dominant disorder, torsion dystonia 1.