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Gene information for CA8 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID767
Official gene symbolCA8
Full namecarbonic anhydrase VIII
Aliases,CA-VIII,CALS,CAMRQ3,CARP,MGC120502,MGC99509,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene was initially named CA-related protein because of sequence similarity to other known carbonic anhydrase genes. However, the gene product lacks carbonic anhydrase activity (i.e., the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide). The gene product continues to carry a carbonic anhydrase designation based on clear sequence identity to other members of the carbonic anhydrase gene family. The absence of CA8 gene transcription in the cerebellum of the lurcher mutant in mice with a neurologic defect suggests an important role for this acatalytic form. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 8   Locus: 8q11-q12
Gene position61193954 - 61101423  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size92532 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID114815