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AVIL advillin

Gene ID: 10677, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: p92; DOC6; ADVIL; NPHS21

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the gelsolin/villin family of actin regulatory proteins. This protein has structural similarity to villin. It binds actin and may play a role in the development of neuronal cells that form ganglia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Nephrotic syndrome, type 21
MedGen: C5231498OMIM: 618594GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
12q14.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 12; NC_000012.12 (57797380..57818734, complement)
Total number of exons:
20

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