Entrez gene ID | | 7504 |
Official gene symbol | | XK |
Full name | | X-linked Kx blood group (McLeod syndrome) |
Aliases | | ,KX,X1k,XKR1, |
Gene summary | | This locus controls the synthesis of the Kell blood group 'precursor substance' (Kx). Mutations in this gene have been associated with McLeod syndrome, an X-linked, recessive disorder characterized by abnormalities in the neuromuscular and hematopoietic systems. The encoded protein has structural characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic membrane transport proteins. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: X Locus: Xp21.1 |
Gene position | | 37545133 - 37591383 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 46251 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 314850 |
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