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DNAH8 dynein axonemal heavy chain 8

Gene ID: 1769, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: hdhc9; ATPase; SPGF46

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a heavy chain of an axonemal dynein involved in sperm and respiratory cilia motility. Axonemal dyneins generate force through hydrolysis of ATP and binding to microtubules. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Spermatogenic failure 46
MedGen: C5436799OMIM: 619095GeneReviews: Not available
not available

Genomic context

Location:
6p21.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 6; NC_000006.12 (38715311..39030792)
Total number of exons:
97

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