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CHN2 chimerin 2

Gene ID: 1124, updated on 14-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: BCH; CHN2-3; ARHGAP3; RHOGAP3

Summary

This gene encodes a guanosine triphosphate (GTP)-metabolizing protein that contains a phorbol-ester/diacylglycerol (DAG)-type zinc finger, a Rho-GAP domain, and an SH2 domain. The encoded protein translocates from the cytosol to the Golgi apparatus membrane upon binding by diacylglycerol (DAG). Activity of this protein is important in cell proliferation and migration, and expression changes in this gene have been detected in cancers. A mutation in this gene has also been associated with schizophrenia in men. Alternative transcript splicing and the use of alternative promoters results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2014]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genome-wide association study of atypical psychosis.
GeneReviews: Not available
Novel genetic loci identified for the pathophysiology of childhood obesity in the Hispanic population.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
7p14.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (29146591..29514328)
Total number of exons:
24

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