Gene Symbol | RS1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 6247 |
Full Name | retinoschisin 1 |
Synonyms | RS,XLRS1 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes an extracellular protein that plays a crucial role in the cellular organization of the retina. The encoded protein is assembled and secreted from photoreceptors and bipolar cells as a homo-oligomeric protein complex. Mutations in this gene are responsible for X-linked retinoschisis, a common, early-onset macular degeneration in males that results in a splitting of the inner layers of the retina and severe loss in vision. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | Retinoschisis, 312700 (3) |