Entrez gene ID | | 26998 |
Official gene symbol | | FETUB |
Full name | | fetuin B |
Aliases | | ,16G2,Gugu,IRL685, |
Gene summary | | The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fetuin family, part of the cystatin superfamily of cysteine protease inhibitors. Fetuins have been implicated in several diverse functions, including osteogenesis and bone resorption, regulation of the insulin and hepatocyte growth factor receptors, and response to systemic inflammation. This protein may be secreted by cells. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 3 Locus: 3q27 |
Gene position | | 186358149 - 186370797 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 12649 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 605954 |
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