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RPGRIP1 RPGR interacting protein 1

Gene ID: 57096, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: LCA6; RGI1; RGRIP; CORD13; RPGRIP; RPGRIP1d

Summary

This gene encodes a photoreceptor protein that interacts with retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator protein and is a key component of cone and rod photoreceptor cells. Mutations in this gene lead to autosomal recessive congenital blindness. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
14q11.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 14; NC_000014.9 (21280083..21351301)
Total number of exons:
26

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