Gene Symbol | Myh8 |
Entrez Gene ID | 17885 |
Full Name | myosin, heavy polypeptide 8, skeletal muscle, perinatal |
Synonyms | 4832426G23Rik,AI327267,MHCp,MyHC-pn,Myhs-p,Myhsp |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a myosin heavy chain. The encoded protein forms a hexamer with two heavy chains, two alkali light chains, and two regulatory light chain components. This complex functions in muscle contraction. This gene is located in a cluster of related genes on chromosome 11. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2013]. |