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Gene information for NEFL (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4747
Official gene symbolNEFL
Full nameneurofilament, light polypeptide
Aliases,CMT1F,CMT2E,FLJ53642,NF-L,NF68,NFL,
Gene summaryNeurofilaments are type IV intermediate filament heteropolymers composed of light, medium, and heavy chains. Neurofilaments comprise the axoskeleton and they functionally maintain the neuronal caliber. They may also play a role in intracellular transport to axons and dendrites. This gene encodes the light chain neurofilament protein. Mutations in this gene cause Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease types 1F (CMT1F) and 2E (CMT2E), disorders of the peripheral nervous system that are characterized by distinct neuropathies. A pseudogene has been identified on chromosome Y. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 8   Locus: 8p21
Gene position24814131 - 24808468  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size5664 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID162280