LHFPL3 (gene)
LHFPL3 (Lipoma HMGIC Fusion Partner-Like 3) is a gene that encodes a protein in humans. It is also known as Tetraspan Membrane Protein of Hair Cell Stereocilia and is involved in the development and maintenance of the auditory system.
Function[edit | edit source]
The LHFPL3 gene is part of the LHFPL (Lipoma HMGIC Fusion Partner-Like) gene family. This family of genes is known to play a crucial role in the development and function of the auditory system. The protein encoded by the LHFPL3 gene is a tetraspan membrane protein, which is primarily found in the stereocilia of hair cells in the inner ear. Stereocilia are tiny, hair-like structures that are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Mutations in the LHFPL3 gene have been associated with hearing loss. A study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics found that a mutation in this gene was responsible for autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss in a family from Pakistan. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of LHFPL3 in hearing and how mutations in this gene lead to hearing loss.
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