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EFHC1 EF-hand domain containing 1

Gene ID: 114327, updated on 19-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: EJM1; POC9; RIB72; dJ304B14.2

Summary

This gene encodes an EF-hand-containing calcium binding protein. The encoded protein likely plays a role in calcium homeostasis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with susceptibility to juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and juvenile absence epilepsy. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2010]

Genomic context

Location:
6p12.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 6; NC_000006.12 (52420342..52497198)
Total number of exons:
12

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