SERPINB8 Chromosome 18

Serpin family B member 8
4 variants 4 Health Risk

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What This Gene Does
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the ov-serpin family of serine protease inhibitors. The encoded protein is produced by platelets and can bind to and inhibit the function of furin, a serine protease involved in platelet functions. In addition, this protein has been found to enhance the mechanical stability of cell-cell adhesion in the skin, and defects in this gene have been associated with an autosomal-recessive form of exfoliative ichthyosis. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2017]
Gene Info
Gene Group
Serpin peptidase inhibitors
Locus Type
gene with protein product
Location
18q22.1
Ensembl
ENSG00000166401
Associated Conditions (1)
Peeling skin syndrome 5
Key Variants
All Variants (4)
RSID Category Clinical Significance Conditions
RS144666367 Health Risk Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity Peeling skin syndrome 5, Peeling skin syndrome 5
RS771466710 Health Risk Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity
RS2511730891 Health Risk Likely pathogenic Peeling skin syndrome 5, Peeling skin syndrome 5
RS374612640 Health Risk Pathogenic Peeling skin syndrome 5, Peeling skin syndrome 5
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