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Gene information for BBS2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID583
Official gene symbolBBS2
Full nameBardet-Biedl syndrome 2
Aliases,BBS,MGC20703,
Gene summaryThis gene is a member of the Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) gene family. Bardet-Biedl syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe pigmentary retinopathy, obesity, polydactyly, renal malformation and mental retardation. The proteins encoded by BBS gene family members are structurally diverse and the similar phenotypes exhibited by mutations in BBS gene family members is likely due to their shared roles in cilia formation and function. Many BBS proteins localize to the basal bodies, ciliary axonemes, and pericentriolar regions of cells. BBS proteins may also be involved in intracellular trafficking via microtubule-related transport. The protein encoded by this gene forms a multiprotein BBSome complex with six other BBS proteins.
LocationChromosome: 16   Locus: 16q21
Gene position56554008 - 56518259  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size35750 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID606151