IFT80
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Intraflagellar transport protein 80 homolog (IFT80), also known as WD repeat-containing protein 56, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IFT80 gene.
01Function
IFT80 is part of the intraflagellar transport complex B and is necessary for the function of motile and sensory cilia.
02Clinical significance
Mutations in the IFT80 gene are associated with asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia.
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