Gene:
Bardet-Biedl syndrome 4
Gene ID:
197272
Symbol:
BBS4
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes a protein which contains tetratricopeptide repeats (TPR), similar to O-linked N-acetyglucosamine transferase. Mutations in this gene have been observed in patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome type 4. The encoded protein may play a role in pigmentary retinopathy, obesity, polydactyly, renal malformation and mental retardation.