Bardet–Biedl syndrome 2 protein is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''BBS2''
gene
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This gene encodes a protein of unknown function. Mutations in this gene have been observed in patients with
Bardet–Biedl syndrome type 2. Bardet–Biedl syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe pigmentary retinopathy, obesity, polydactyly, renal malformation, and mental retardation.
References
External links
GeneReviews/NIH/NCBI/UW entry on Bardet-Biedl Syndrome*
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