VIT
Description
The VIT (vitrin) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 2.
VIT may refer to various entities, including a human gene.
VIT promotes the assembly of extracellular matrix and facilitates cell adhesion. It contributes to spinal cord development by influencing the growth and specialization of neural stem cells.
VIT is also known as VIT1.
Associated Diseases
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- craniofacial conodysplasia
- isolated spina bifida
- hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies
- hereditary spastic paraplegia 25
