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TUBB6 tubulin beta 6 class V

Gene ID: 84617, updated on 14-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: FPVEPD; TUBB-5; HsT1601

Summary

Predicted to enable GTP binding activity. Predicted to be a structural constituent of cytoskeleton. Predicted to be involved in microtubule cytoskeleton organization and mitotic cell cycle. Located in intercellular bridge; microtubule; and mitotic spindle. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Nov 2024]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Facial palsy, congenital, with ptosis and velopharyngeal dysfunction
MedGen: C4540277OMIM: 617732GeneReviews: Not available
not available

Genomic context

Location:
18p11.21
Sequence:
Chromosome: 18; NC_000018.10 (12307669..12329826)
Total number of exons:
7

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