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Gene information for DFNB59 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID494513
Official gene symbolDFNB59
Full namedeafness, autosomal recessive 59
Aliases,PJVK,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a member of the gasdermin family, a family which is found only in vertebrates. The encoded protein is required for the proper function of auditory pathway neurons. Defects in this gene are a cause of non-syndromic sensorineural deafness autosomal recessive type 59 (DFNB59). [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 2   Locus: 2q31.2
Gene position179316163 - 179326113  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size9951 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID610219