SLFN14
Description
The SLFN14 (schlafen family member 14) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 17.
The SLFN14 gene encodes a protein essential for platelet formation and function in humans. Mutations in this gene lead to thrombocytopenia and excessive bleeding.
SLFN14 protein lacks ribosome-associated and endoribonuclease activities.
SLFN14 is also known as BDPLT20.
