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The LIMK1 gene
Figure 1. Location of the LIMK1 gene (1).
The LIMK1 gene is deleted in individuals with Williams Syndrome due to a distal recombination event at the common telomeric breakpoint (2).
Full gene name: LIM domain kinase 1
Gene length: 45699 bp
Number of exons: 15 exons
Accession number: NG_008129.1
GI:193211433
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Full gene name: LIM domain kinase 1
Gene length: 45699 bp
Number of exons: 15 exons
Accession number: NG_008129.1
GI:193211433
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The gene sequence of LIMK1 can be downloaded below:
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References
1. Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology. 21 Feb 2012. http://atlasgeneticsoncology.org/Genes/LIMK1ID41159ch7q11.html
2. LIMK1 GeneCard. 21 Feb 2011. http://www.genecards.org/cgi-bin/carddisp.pl?gene=LIMK1
The header image was made using images from the following URLS:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/williams/
http://whoneedswho.areavoices.com/2011/01/31/hello-world/
http://mindbodyshift.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/an-unquenchable-thirst-for-love-the-paradox-of-living-with-williams-syndrome/
http://www.williams-syndrome.org/diagnosing-williams-syndrome/diagnosing-williams-syndrome
http://www.science3point0.com/genegeek/2010/11/08/human-chromosomes-and-karyotype/
http://www.pdb.org/pdb/explore/explore.do?structureId=3S95
1. Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology. 21 Feb 2012. http://atlasgeneticsoncology.org/Genes/LIMK1ID41159ch7q11.html
2. LIMK1 GeneCard. 21 Feb 2011. http://www.genecards.org/cgi-bin/carddisp.pl?gene=LIMK1
The header image was made using images from the following URLS:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/williams/
http://whoneedswho.areavoices.com/2011/01/31/hello-world/
http://mindbodyshift.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/an-unquenchable-thirst-for-love-the-paradox-of-living-with-williams-syndrome/
http://www.williams-syndrome.org/diagnosing-williams-syndrome/diagnosing-williams-syndrome
http://www.science3point0.com/genegeek/2010/11/08/human-chromosomes-and-karyotype/
http://www.pdb.org/pdb/explore/explore.do?structureId=3S95
Last updated by Natalie DeCheck on May 21, 2012