Gene Symbol | Ndp |
Entrez Gene ID | 17986 |
Full Name | Norrie disease (pseudoglioma) (human) |
Synonyms | ND,Ndph |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a secreted protein that acts a ligand for multiple different receptors and participates in both Wnt and Wnt-independant signalling. Its activity is important in vascular development of the eye and inner ear. Mutation of the related gene in humans causes Norrie syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, May 2015]. |