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Gene information for PEX7 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID5191
Official gene symbolPEX7
Full nameperoxisomal biogenesis factor 7
Aliases,PTS2R,RCDP1,RD,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes the cytosolic receptor for the set of peroxisomal matrix enzymes targeted to the organelle by the peroxisome targeting signal 2 (PTS2). Defects in this gene cause peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBDs), which are characterized by multiple defects in peroxisome function. There are at least 14 complementation groups for PBDs, with more than one phenotype being observed in cases falling into particular complementation groups. Although the clinical features of PBD patients vary, cells from all PBD patients exhibit a defect in the import of one or more classes of peroxisomal matrix proteins into the organelle. Defects in this gene have been associated with PBD complementation group 11 (PBD-CG11) disorders, rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata type 1 (RCDP1), and Refsum disease (RD). [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 6   Locus: 6q23.3
Gene position137143702 - 137235072  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size91371 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID601757