Gene: PCM1

Alternate names for this Gene: PTC4|RET/PCM-1

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a component of centriolar satellites, which are electron dense granules scattered around centrosomes. Inhibition studies show that this protein is essential for the correct localization of several centrosomal proteins, and for anchoring microtubules to the centrosome. Chromosomal aberrations involving this gene are associated with papillary thyroid carcinomas and a variety of hematological malignancies, including atypical chronic myeloid leukemia and T-cell lymphoma. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 8

Location in Chromosome : 8p22

Description of this Gene: pericentriolar material 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding