QuickView for Insl3 (gene)

Gene Symbol:

INSL3 Homo sapiens

Full name:

insulin like 3

Synonyms:

RLF, RLNL, ley-I-L, insulin-like 3, insulin-like 3 (Leydig cell), leydig insulin -like hormone, leydig insulin-like peptide, prepro-INSL3, relaxin-like factor b

Genomic Location:

Chr 19: 17788322-17793320

Description:

This gene encodes a member of the insulin-like hormone superfamily. The encoded protein is mainly produced in gonadal tissues. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this gene may be involved in the development of urogenital tract and female fertility. This protein may also act as a hormone to regulate growth and differentiation of gubernacu...

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This gene encodes a member of the insulin-like hormone superfamily. The encoded protein is mainly produced in gonadal tissues. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this gene may be involved in the development of urogenital tract and female fertility. This protein may also act as a hormone to regulate growth and differentiation of gubernaculum, and thus mediating intra-abdominal testicular descent. Mutations in this gene may lead to cryptorchidism. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  Bos taurus ,  Canis lupus familiaris ,  Pan troglodytes

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Cytogenetic Map:

19p13.11

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