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Gene information for BLNK (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID29760
Official gene symbolBLNK
Full nameB-cell linker
Aliases,BASH,BLNK-S,LY57,MGC111051,SLP-65,SLP65,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a cytoplasmic linker or adaptor protein that plays a critical role in B cell development. This protein bridges B cell receptor-associated kinase activation with downstream signaling pathways, thereby affecting various biological functions. The phosphorylation of five tyrosine residues is necessary for this protein to nucleate distinct signaling effectors following B cell receptor activation. Mutations in this gene cause hypoglobulinemia and absent B cells, a disease in which the pro- to pre-B-cell transition is developmentally blocked. Deficiency in this protein has also been shown in some cases of pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 10   Locus: 10q23.2-q23.33
Gene position98031333 - 97951455  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size79879 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID604515