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MBD4 methyl-CpG binding domain 4, DNA glycosylase

Gene ID: 8930, updated on 19-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: MED1; UVM1; TPDS2

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of a family of nuclear proteins related by the presence of a methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD). These proteins are capable of binding specifically to methylated DNA, and some members can also repress transcription from methylated gene promoters. This protein contains an MBD domain at the N-terminus that functions both in binding to methylated DNA and in protein interactions and a C-terminal mismatch-specific glycosylase domain that is involved in DNA repair. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Melanoma, uveal, susceptibility to, 1
MedGen: C1847724OMIM: 606660GeneReviews: Not available
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Tumor predisposition syndrome 2
MedGen: C5774186OMIM: 619975GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
3q21.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 3; NC_000003.12 (129430947..129439948, complement)
Total number of exons:
8

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