Gene Symbol | MYO18B |
Entrez Gene ID | 84700 |
Full Name | myosin XVIIIB |
Synonyms | KFS4 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene may regulate muscle-specific genes when in the nucleus and may influence intracellular trafficking when in the cytoplasm. The encoded protein functions as a homodimer and may interact with F actin. Mutations in this gene are associated with lung cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | Klippel-Feil syndrome 4, autosomal recessive, with myopathy and facial dysmorphism, 616549 (3) |