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TWF1 twinfilin actin binding protein 1

Gene ID: 5756, updated on 18-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: A6; PTK9

Summary

This gene encodes twinfilin, an actin monomer-binding protein conserved from yeast to mammals. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this protein may be an actin monomer-binding protein, and its localization to cortical G-actin-rich structures may be regulated by the small GTPase RAC1. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
12q12
Sequence:
Chromosome: 12; NC_000012.12 (43793723..43806317, complement)
Total number of exons:
12

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