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KERA gene

keratocan

Key facts

Official symbol
KERA
Full name
KERA
Chromosome
12
Map location
12q21.33
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
11081
Also known as
CNA2, KTN, SLRR2B

Function summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a keratan sulfate proteoglycan that is involved in corneal transparency. Defects in this gene are a cause of autosomal recessive cornea plana 2 (CNA2).[provided by RefSeq, May 2010].

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Data source: NCBI Gene · alsesAI Gene Library