sema domain, transmembrane domain (TM), and cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 6B
Synonyms
Sema
Seman
Biotype
protein coding gene
Automated Description
Enables semaphorin receptor binding activity. Involved in axon guidance and hippocampus development. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; liver; musculature; spinal cord; and spleen. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in progressive myoclonus epilepsy. Orthologous to human SEMA6B (semaphorin 6B).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a knock-out allele exhibit abnormal mossy fiber and mossy cell axon projections, thickened suprapyramidal bundles, and elongated infrapyramydal bundles. [provided by MGI curators]