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Gene information for MGP (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4256
Official gene symbolMGP
Full namematrix Gla protein
Aliases,GIG36,MGLAP,NTI,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is secreted and likely acts as an inhibitor of bone formation. The encoded protein is found in the organic matrix of bone and cartilage. Defects in this gene are a cause of Keutel syndrome (KS). Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 12   Locus: 12p13.1-p12.3
Gene position15038853 - 15034115  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size4739 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID154870