Gene: MERTK
Alternate names for this Gene: MER|RP38|Tyro12|c-Eyk|c-mer
Gene Summary: This gene is a member of the MER/AXL/TYRO3 receptor kinase family and encodes a transmembrane protein with two fibronectin type-III domains, two Ig-like C2-type (immunoglobulin-like) domains, and one tyrosine kinase domain. Mutations in this gene have been associated with disruption of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) phagocytosis pathway and onset of autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Gene is located in Chromosome: 2
Location in Chromosome : 2q13
Description of this Gene: MER proto-oncogene, tyrosine kinase
Type of Gene: protein-coding