Entrez gene ID | | 2694 |
Official gene symbol | | GIF |
Full name | | gastric intrinsic factor (vitamin B synthesis) |
Aliases | | ,IF,IFMH,INF,TCN3, |
Gene summary | | This gene is a member of the cobalamin transport protein family. It encodes a glycoprotein secreted by parietal cells of the gastric mucosa and is required for adequate absorption of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is necessary for erythrocyte maturation and mutations in this gene may lead to congenital pernicious anemia. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 11 Locus: 11q13 |
Gene position | | 59612974 - 59596746 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | minus |
Gene size | | 16229 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 609342 |
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