XB-FEAT-6041437

pjvk

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summary from NCBI

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the gasdermin family, a family which is found only in vertebrates. The encoded protein is required for the proper function of auditory pathway neurons. Defects in this gene are a cause of non-syndromic sensorineural deafness autosomal recessive type 59 (DFNB59). [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008]

nomenclature changes

06/26/2017 Human symbol has changed for genepage ID: 6041437 From dfnb59 to pjvk

Human symbol has changed for Entrez Gene: 494513. From DFNB59 to PJVK

Human name has changed for Entrez Gene: 494513. From deafness, autosomal recessive 59 to pejvakin