Gene: PLEKHM1
Alternate names for this Gene: AP162|B2|OPTA3|OPTB6
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is essential for bone resorption, and may play a critical role in vesicular transport in the osteoclast. Mutations in this gene are associated with autosomal recessive osteopetrosis type 6 (OPTB6). Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 17
Location in Chromosome : 17q21.31
Description of this Gene: pleckstrin homology and RUN domain containing M1
Type of Gene: protein-coding