deafness, autosomal recessive 59

Symbol

DFNB59 (may also be known as: None)

Organism

Human

Description

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]

Orthologs

SymbolSpecies
si:rp71-56k2.2 Danio rerio
Pjvk Mus musculus
Dfnb59 Rattus norvegicus

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