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UBXN4 UBX domain protein 4

Gene ID: 23190, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: UBXD2; UBXDC1; erasin

Summary

UBXD2 is an integral membrane protein of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that binds valosin-containing protein (VCP; MIM 601023) and promotes ER-associated protein degradation (ERAD) (Liang et al., 2006 [PubMed 16968747]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
A genome-wide association study identifies a potential novel gene locus for keratoconus, one of the commonest causes for corneal transplantation in developed countries.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
2q21.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 2; NC_000002.12 (135741855..135785056)
Total number of exons:
13

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