GIMAP8
Description
The GIMAP8 (GTPase, IMAP family member 8) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 7.
GIMAP8 plays a protective role in the immune system by preventing cell death (apoptosis). It also helps the body respond to infections.
GIMAP8 is also known as IAN-9, IAN6, IAN9, IANT.
Associated Diseases
- primary familial polycythemia due to EPO receptor mutation
- hemolytic anemia due to diphosphoglycerate mutase deficiency
- erythrocytosis, familial, 6
- erythrocytosis, familial, 3
- erythrocytosis, familial, 4
