beta-Klotho
The KLB gene encodes a cDNA quite similar to klotho. Therefore a similar function or interaction can be hypothesized.
Genetests:
Research |
Method |
Carrier testing |
Turnaround |
5 days |
Specimen type |
genomic DNA |
Related Diseases:
References:
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Ito S et al. (2000) Molecular cloning and expression analyses of mouse betaklotho, which encodes a novel Klotho family protein.
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2. |
Ito S et al. (2005) Impaired negative feedback suppression of bile acid synthesis in mice lacking betaKlotho.
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3. |
Ogawa Y et al. (2007) BetaKlotho is required for metabolic activity of fibroblast growth factor 21.
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4. |
NCBI article
NCBI 152831
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5. |
OMIM.ORG article
Omim 611135
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Update: Aug. 14, 2020