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KL klotho

Gene ID: 9365, updated on 8-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: KLA; HFTC3

Summary

This gene encodes a type-I membrane protein that is related to beta-glucosidases. Reduced production of this protein has been observed in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), and this may be one of the factors underlying the degenerative processes (e.g., arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis, and skin atrophy) seen in CRF. Also, mutations within this protein have been associated with ageing and bone loss. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
13q13.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 13; NC_000013.11 (33016243..33066143)
Total number of exons:
7

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