Anti-Chd7 antibody (ab31824)

Function

Probable transcription regulator.

Tissue specificity

Widely expressed in fetal and adult tissues.

Involvement in disease

Defects in CHD7 are a cause of CHARGE syndrome (CHARGES) [MIM:214800]. This syndrome, which is a common cause of congenital anomalies, is characterized by a non-random pattern of congenital anomalies including choanal atresia and malformations of the heart, inner ear, and retina.
Genetic variations in CHD7 are associated with susceptibility to idiopathic scoliosis type 3 (IS3) [MIM:608765]. Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is the most common spinal deformity in children.
Defects in CHD7 are the cause of Kallmann syndrome type 5 (KAL5) [MIM:612370]. Kallmann syndrome is a disorder that associates hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and anosmia. Anosmia or hyposmia is related to the absence or hypoplasia of the olfactory bulbs and tracts. Hypogonadism is due to deficiency in gonadotropin-releasing hormone and probably results from a failure of embryonic migration of gonadotropin-releasing hormone-synthesizing neurons. In some patients other developmental anomalies can be present, which include renal agenesis, cleft lip and/or palate, selective tooth agenesis, and bimanual synkinesis. In some cases anosmia may be absent or inconspicuous.
Defects in CHD7 are a cause of idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) [MIM:146110]. IHH is defined as a deficiency of the pituitary secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, which results in the impairment of pubertal maturation and of reproductive function.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the SNF2/RAD54 helicase family.
Contains 2 chromo domains.
Contains 1 helicase ATP-binding domain.
Contains 1 helicase C-terminal domain.

Post-translational
modifications

Phosphorylated upon DNA damage, probably by ATM or ATR.

Cellular localization

Nucleus.

Alternative names

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