NGF nerve growth factor
Gene ID: 4803, updated on 17-Jun-2024Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: NGFB; HSAN5; Beta-NGF
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Summary
This gene is a member of the NGF-beta family and encodes a secreted protein which homodimerizes and is incorporated into a larger complex. This protein has nerve growth stimulating activity and the complex is involved in the regulation of growth and the differentiation of sympathetic and certain sensory neurons. Mutations in this gene have been associated with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy, type 5 (HSAN5), and dysregulation of this gene's expression is associated with allergic rhinitis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Associated conditions
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| Description | Tests |
|---|---|
| A genome-wide meta-analysis identifies novel loci associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Congenital sensory neuropathy with selective loss of small myelinated fibers | See labs |
| Genome-wide scan revealed that polymorphisms in the PNPLA3, SAMM50, and PARVB genes are associated with development and progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Japan. GeneReviews: Not available |
Genomic context
- Location:
- 1p13.2
- Sequence:
- Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (115285917..115338249, complement)
- Total number of exons:
- 4
Variation
| Resource | Links for this gene |
|---|---|
| ClinVar | Variants reported to ClinVar |
| dbVar | Studies and variants |
| SNP | Variation Viewer for NGF variants |
| Genome viewer | Explore NCBI-annotated and select non-NCBI annotated genome assemblies |
- ClinVarRelated medical variations
- dbVarLink from Gene to dbVar
- IPN Mutations, NGF
- MedGenRelated information in MedGen
- NGF homepage - Leiden Muscular Dystrophy pages
- OMIMLink to related OMIM entry
- PubMed (OMIM)Gene links to PubMed derived from omim_pubmed_cited links
- RefSeq RNAsLink to Nucleotide RefSeq RNAs
- RefSeqGeneLink to Nucleotide RefSeqGenes
- Variation ViewerRelated Variants
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