Gene: LYL1

Alternate names for this Gene: bHLHa18

Gene Summary: This gene represents a basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor. The encoded protein may play roles in blood vessel maturation and hematopoeisis. A translocation between this locus and the T cell receptor beta locus (GeneID 6957) on chromosome 7 has been associated with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 19

Location in Chromosome : 19p13.13

Description of this Gene: LYL1 basic helix-loop-helix family member

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs12151248 in LYL1 gene and Intelligence PMID 29186694 2017 Large-Scale Cognitive GWAS Meta-Analysis Reveals Tissue-Specific Neural Expression and Potential Nootropic Drug Targets.