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Gene information for GDF9 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2661
Official gene symbolGDF9
Full namegrowth differentiation factor 9
Aliases,-,
Gene summaryGrowth factors synthesized by ovarian somatic cells directly affect oocyte growth and function. Growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF9) is expressed in oocytes and is thought to be required for ovarian folliculogenesis. GDF9 is a member of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5q31.1
Gene position132200477 - 132196878  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size3600 bp
Gene sequence