Gene: DNAH6
Alternate names for this Gene: DNHL1|Dnahc6|HL-2|HL2
Gene Summary: This gene belongs to the dynein family, whose members encode large proteins that are constituents of the microtubule-associated motor protein complex. This complex is composed of dynein heavy, intermediate and light chains, which can be axonemal or cytoplasmic. This protein is an axonemal dynein heavy chain. It is involved in producing force for ciliary beating by using energy from ATP hydrolysis. Mutations in this gene may cause primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) as well as heterotaxy.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 2
Location in Chromosome : 2p11.2
Description of this Gene: dynein axonemal heavy chain 6
Type of Gene: protein-coding