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KLHL40 kelch like family member 40

Gene ID: 131377, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: NEM8; SRYP; SYRP; KBTBD5

Summary

This gene encodes a protein containing a BACK domain, a BTB/POZ domain, and 5 Kelch repeats, however, its exact function is not known. The gene and the multi-domain protein structure are conserved across different taxa, including primates, rodents, chicken and zebrafish. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2012]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Nemaline myopathy 8
MedGen: C3809209OMIM: 615348GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
3p22.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 3; NC_000003.12 (42685537..42692544)
Total number of exons:
6

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