The protein encoded by this gene is secreted and likely acts as an inhibitor of bone formation. The encoded protein is found in the organic matrix of bone and cartilage. Defects in this gene are a cause of Keutel syndrome (KS). Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2010].
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Aliases for MGP 抗体
matrix Gla protein (MGP) 抗体 matrix Gla protein (Mgp) 抗体 matrix Gla protein L homeolog (mgp.L) 抗体 matrix Gla protein (mgp) 抗体 LOC100136434 抗体 MGLAP 抗体 Mglap 抗体 MGP 抗体 mgp 抗体 mgp-A 抗体 NTI 抗体