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DPY19L2 dpy-19 like 2

Gene ID: 283417, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: SPGF9; SPATA34

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the dpy-19 family. It is highly expressed in testis, and is required for sperm head elongation and acrosome formation during spermatogenesis. Mutations in this gene are associated with an infertility disorder, spermatogenic failure type 9 (SPGF9). [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Spermatogenic failure 9
MedGen: C3151407OMIM: 613958GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
12q14.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 12; NC_000012.12 (63558913..63668805, complement)
Total number of exons:
30

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