MPZ gene

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gene
gptkbp:alcoholContent myelin protein zero
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Charcot-Marie-Tooth_disease
neuropathy
demyelination
axon degeneration
gptkbp:breedingSeason muscle weakness
sensory loss
protein-coding gene
foot deformities
gait abnormalities
demyelinating neuropathy
gptkbp:clinicalTrials available for mutations
assessing patient outcomes
evaluating drug efficacy
important for nerve function
investigating gene therapy approaches
linked to hereditary neuropathies
studying neuropathy treatments
ongoing_for_CMT_therapies
used_in_diagnosis_of_CMT
gptkbp:code myelin protein zero
gptkbp:community high in peripheral nervous system
low in central nervous system
gptkbp:culturalEvents MPZ_in_other_species
gptkbp:diseaseResistance CMT1A
CMT1B
CMTX
gptkbp:function myelination of peripheral nerves
gptkbp:geneticDiversity single nucleotide polymorphisms
copy number variations
1q22
causes demyelinating neuropathy
immunoglobulin superfamily
MPZ
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MPZ gene
gptkbp:interactsWith sodium channels
neurofascin
contactin
gptkbp:is_a_route_for myelination pathway
neurodegeneration pathway
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:Schwann_cells
gptkbp:locatedIn chromosome 1
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs myelin protein zero gene
gptkbp:researchFocus peripheral nerve diseases
myelin_sheath_integrity
gptkbp:researchInterest animal models
gene therapy
genetic testing
genome-wide association studies
gene sequencing
functional assays
PCR analysis