The MBD5 gene is one of a family of genes called the methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD) genes. These genes provide instructions for making proteins that help regulate gene activity (expression) by modifying chromatin, the complex of DNA and protein that packages DNA into chromosomes. The MBD5 protein is likely involved in regulating gene expression and controlling the production of proteins that are involved in neurological functions such as learning, memory, and behavior. The MBD5 protein also seems to play a role in the growth and division (proliferation) and maturation (differentiation) of various types of cells.
Other Names
methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 5; methyl-CpG-binding protein MBD5
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Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 55777
- OMIM: 611472
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
