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Gene information for MSTN (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2660
Official gene symbolMSTN
Full namemyostatin
Aliases,GDF8,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a member of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family and the TGF-beta superfamily. This group of proteins is characterized by a polybasic proteolytic processing site which is cleaved to produce a mature protein containing seven conserved cysteine residues. The members of this family are regulators of cell growth and differentiation in both embryonic and adult tissues. This gene is thought to encode a secreted protein which negatively regulates skeletal muscle growth. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 2   Locus: 2q32.2
Gene position190927455 - 190920426  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size7030 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601788