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AMELY amelogenin Y-linked

Gene ID: 266, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: AMGL; AMGY

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the amelogenin family of extracellular matrix proteins. Amelogenins are involved in biomineralization during tooth enamel development. Mutations in a related gene on chromosome X cause X-linked amelogenesis imperfecta. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
Yp11.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: Y; NC_000024.10 (6865918..6911752, complement)
Total number of exons:
8

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