QuickView for GDF9 (gene)

Gene Symbol:

GDF9 Homo sapiens

Full name:

growth differentiation factor 9

Synonyms:

growth/differentiation factor 9

Genomic Location:

Chr 5: 132224777-132228376

Description:

This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. Ligands of this family bind various TGF-beta receptors leading to recruitment and activation of SMAD family transcription factors that regulate gene expression. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate each subuni...

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This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. Ligands of this family bind various TGF-beta receptors leading to recruitment and activation of SMAD family transcription factors that regulate gene expression. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate each subunit of the disulfide-linked homodimer. This protein regulates ovarian function. Reduced expression of this gene may be associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and mutations in this gene may be more common in mothers of dizygotic twins.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Bos taurus ,  Gallus gallus ,  Pan troglodytes ,  Danio rerio ,  Canis lupus familiaris

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

YKACATTT_UNKNOWN

Cytogenetic Map:

5q31.1

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