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GP9 glycoprotein IX platelet

Gene ID: 2815, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: GPIX; CD42a

Summary

This gene encodes a small membrane glycoprotein found on the surface of human platelets. It forms a 1-to-1 noncovalent complex with glycoprotein Ib, a platelet surface membrane glycoprotein complex that functions as a receptor for von Willebrand factor. The complete receptor complex includes noncovalent association of the alpha and beta subunits with the protein encoded by this gene and platelet glycoprotein V. Defects in this gene are a cause of Bernard-Soulier syndrome, also known as giant platelet disease. These patients have unusually large platelets and have a clinical bleeding tendency. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Bernard Soulier syndrome
MedGen: C0005129OMIM: 231200GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
3q21.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 3; NC_000003.12 (129054845..129062406)
Total number of exons:
5

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