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ZW10 zw10 kinetochore protein

Gene ID: 9183, updated on 10-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HZW10; KNTC1AP

Summary

This gene encodes a protein that is one of many involved in mechanisms to ensure proper chromosome segregation during cell division. This protein is an essential component of the mitotic checkpoint, which prevents cells from prematurely exiting mitosis. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
11q23.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 11; NC_000011.10 (113733187..113773692, complement)
Total number of exons:
16

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