U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

GTR Home > Genes

OTOA otoancorin

Gene ID: 146183, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CT108; DFNB22

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is specifically expressed in the inner ear, and is located at the interface between the apical surface of the inner ear sensory epithelia and their overlying acellular gels. It is prposed that this protein is involved in the attachment of the inner ear acellular gels to the apical surface of the underlying nonsensory cells. Mutations in this gene are associated with autosomal recessive deafness type 22 (DFNB22). Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009]

Genomic context

Location:
16p12.2; 16p12.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 16; NC_000016.10 (21663968..21760729)
Total number of exons:
33

Links

IMPORTANT NOTE: NIH does not independently verify information submitted to the GTR; it relies on submitters to provide information that is accurate and not misleading. NIH makes no endorsements of tests or laboratories listed in the GTR. GTR is not a substitute for medical advice. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.