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NUP160 gene

The NUP160 gene encodes a protein, nuclear pore complex protein Nup160, that is invoved in formation of pores in the membrane of the nucleus. Mutations cause autosomal recessive Congenital nephrotic syndrome type 19.

Genetests:

Clinic Method Carrier testing
Turnaround 5 days
Specimen type genomic DNA
Research Method Genomic sequencing of the entire coding region
Turnaround 25 days
Specimen type genomic DNA

Related Diseases:

Congenital nephrotic syndrome type 19
NUP160

References:

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Zuccolo M et al. (2007) The human Nup107-160 nuclear pore subcomplex contributes to proper kinetochore functions.

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Braun DA et al. (2018) Mutations in multiple components of the nuclear pore complex cause nephrotic syndrome.

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Vasu S et al. (2001) Novel vertebrate nucleoporins Nup133 and Nup160 play a role in mRNA export.

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Nagase T et al. (1996) Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. V. The coding sequences of 40 new genes (KIAA0161-KIAA0200) deduced by analysis of cDNA clones from human cell line KG-1.

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Mitchell JM et al. (2010) Pom121 links two essential subcomplexes of the nuclear pore complex core to the membrane.

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Wang P et al. (2018) Knockdown of NUP160 inhibits cell proliferation, induces apoptosis, autophagy and cell migration, and alters the expression and localization of podocyte associated molecules in mouse podocytes.

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