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AXIN1 axin 1

Gene ID: 8312, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: AXIN; CMDOH; PPP1R49

Summary

This gene encodes a cytoplasmic protein which contains a regulation of G-protein signaling (RGS) domain and a dishevelled and axin (DIX) domain. The encoded protein interacts with adenomatosis polyposis coli, catenin beta-1, glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta, protein phosphate 2, and itself. This protein functions as a negative regulator of the wingless-type MMTV integration site family, member 1 (WNT) signaling pathway and can induce apoptosis. The crystal structure of a portion of this protein, alone and in a complex with other proteins, has been resolved. Mutations in this gene have been associated with hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatoblastomas, ovarian endometriod adenocarcinomas, and medullablastomas. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Caudal duplication
MedGen: C1842884OMIM: 607864GeneReviews: Not available
not available
Craniometadiaphyseal osteosclerosis with hip dysplasia
MedGen: C5882710OMIM: 620558GeneReviews: Not available
not available
Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies 56 bone mineral density loci and reveals 14 loci associated with risk of fracture.
GeneReviews: Not available
Hepatocellular carcinoma
MedGen: C2239176OMIM: 114550GeneReviews: Not available
not available

Genomic context

Location:
16p13.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 16; NC_000016.10 (287440..352723, complement)
Total number of exons:
17

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