CLMP
Description
The CLMP gene, located on chromosome 11, encodes for the protein CLMP. This protein plays a crucial role in the formation and maintenance of cilia, hair-like structures found on the surface of many cells. These cilia are essential for a variety of cellular processes, including sensing the environment, movement of fluids, and cell signaling. Mutations in the CLMP gene can disrupt cilia function, leading to a range of health problems.
Associated Diseases
- Joubert Syndrome
- Meckel-Gruber Syndrome
- Orofaciodigital Syndrome Type I
- Sensenbrenner Syndrome
- Renal Ciliopathies
Did you know?
CLMP is thought to be involved in the formation of the basal body, the structure that anchors cilia to the cell.