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SPATA7 spermatogenesis associated 7

Gene ID: 55812, updated on 11-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HSD3; LCA3; RP94; HSD-3.1; HEL-S-296

Summary

This gene, originally isolated from testis, is also expressed in retina. Mutations in this gene are associated with Leber congenital amaurosis and juvenile retinitis pigmentosa. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genetics of coronary artery calcification among African Americans, a meta-analysis.
GeneReviews: Not available
Leber congenital amaurosis 3See labs
Whole genome association scan for genetic polymorphisms influencing information processing speed.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
14q31.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 14; NC_000014.9 (88385657..88470350)
Total number of exons:
14

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