deafness, autosomal recessive 59
Symbol
DFNB59
(may also be known as: None)
Organism
Human
Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the gasdermin family, a family which is found only in vertebrates. The encoded protein is required for the proper function of auditory pathway neurons. Defects in this gene are a cause of non-syndromic sensorineural deafness autosomal recessive type 59 (DFNB59). [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008]
Orthologs
| Symbol | Species | |
|---|---|---|
| si:rp71-56k2.2 | Danio rerio | |
| Pjvk | Mus musculus | |
| Dfnb59 | Rattus norvegicus |