Gene: USP44

Alternate names for this Gene: -

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a protease that functions as a deubiquitinating enzyme. The encoded protein is thought to help regulate the spindle assembly checkpoint by preventing early anaphase onset. This protein specifically deubiquitinates CDC20, which stabilizes the anaphase promoting complex/cyclosome.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 12

Location in Chromosome : 12q22

Description of this Gene: ubiquitin specific peptidase 44

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs12813389 in USP44 gene and C-reactive protein measurement PMID 30388399 2018 Genome Analyses of >200,000 Individuals Identify 58 Loci for Chronic Inflammation and Highlight Pathways that Link Inflammation and Complex Disorders.

rs10498964 in USP44 gene and Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute PMID 27903959 2017 Genome-wide haplotype association study identify the FGFR2 gene as a risk gene for acute myeloid leukemia.