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EFNA1 ephrin A1

Gene ID: 1942, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: B61; EFL1; GMAN; ECKLG; EPLG1; LERK1; LERK-1; TNFAIP4

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the ephrin (EPH) family. The ephrins and EPH-related receptors comprise the largest subfamily of receptor protein-tyrosine kinases and have been implicated in mediating developmental events, especially in the nervous system and in erythropoiesis. Based on their structures and sequence relationships, ephrins are divided into the ephrin-A (EFNA) class, which are anchored to the membrane by a glycosylphosphatidylinositol linkage, and the ephrin-B (EFNB) class, which are transmembrane proteins. This gene encodes an EFNA class ephrin which binds to the EPHA2, EPHA4, EPHA5, EPHA6, and EPHA7 receptors. Two transcript variants that encode different isoforms were identified through sequence analysis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genome-wide association study identifies loci influencing concentrations of liver enzymes in plasma.
GeneReviews: Not available
Identification of 23 new prostate cancer susceptibility loci using the iCOGS custom genotyping array.
GeneReviews: Not available
Novel genetic loci identified for the pathophysiology of childhood obesity in the Hispanic population.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
1q22
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (155127876..155134899)
Total number of exons:
5

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