Entrez gene ID | | 3640 |
Official gene symbol | | INSL3 |
Full name | | insulin-like 3 (Leydig cell) |
Aliases | | ,MGC119818,MGC119819,RLF,RLNL, |
Gene summary | | The protein encoded by this gene is an insulin like hormone produced mainly in gonadal tissues in males and females. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this gene may be involved in the development of urogenital tract and female fertility. It may also act as a hormone to regulate growth and differentiation of gubernaculum, and thus mediating intra-abdominal testicular descent. The mutations in this gene may lead to, but not a frequent cause of, cryptorchidism. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 19 Locus: 19p13.2-p12 |
Gene position | | 17932320 - 17927322 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | minus |
Gene size | | 4999 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 146738 |