Gene: KIZ

Alternate names for this Gene: C20orf19|HT013|Kizuna|NCRNA00153|PLK1S1|RP69

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene localizes to centrosomes, strengthening and stabilizing the pericentriolar region prior to spindle formation. The encoded protein usually remains with the mother centrosome after centrosomal duplication. Sevral transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 20

Location in Chromosome : 20p11.23

Description of this Gene: kizuna centrosomal protein

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs398121251 in KIZ gene and Body Height PMID 31562340 2019 Characterizing rare and low-frequency height-associated variants in the Japanese population.

rs6047270 in KIZ gene and Child Development Disorders, Pervasive PMID 30804558 2019 Identification of common genetic risk variants for autism spectrum disorder.

rs1884762 in KIZ gene and Lean body mass PMID 30593698 2019 Genomics of body fat percentage may contribute to sex bias in anorexia nervosa.