Gene Symbol | XK |
Entrez Gene ID | 7504 |
Full Name | X-linked Kx blood group |
Synonyms | KX,NA,NAC,X1k,XKR1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This locus controls the synthesis of the Kell blood group 'precursor substance' (Kx). Mutations in this gene have been associated with McLeod syndrome, an X-linked, recessive disorder characterized by abnormalities in the neuromuscular and hematopoietic systems. The encoded protein has structural characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic membrane transport proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | McLeod syndrome with or without chronic granulomatous disease, 300842 (3) |