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NEXN nexilin F-actin binding protein

Gene ID: 91624, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CMH20; NELIN

Summary

This gene encodes a filamentous actin-binding protein that may function in cell adhesion and migration. Mutations in this gene have been associated with dilated cardiomyopathy, also known as CMD1CC. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2010]

Genomic context

Location:
1p31.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (77888624..77943895)
Total number of exons:
13

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