GDF5 growth differentiation factor 5
Gene ID: 8200, updated on 4-Jan-2025Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: OS5; LAP4; BDA1C; BMP14; CDMP1; LAP-4; SYM1B; SYNS2; BMP-14; DUPANS
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Summary
This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. Ligands of this family bind various TGF-beta receptors leading to recruitment and activation of SMAD family transcription factors that regulate gene expression. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate each subunit of the disulfide-linked homodimer. This protein regulates the development of numerous tissue and cell types, including cartilage, joints, brown fat, teeth, and the growth of neuronal axons and dendrites. Mutations in this gene are associated with acromesomelic dysplasia, brachydactyly, chondrodysplasia, multiple synostoses syndrome, proximal symphalangism, and susceptibility to osteoarthritis. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]
Associated conditions
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| Description | Tests |
|---|---|
| A genome-wide association study in 19 633 Japanese subjects identified LHX3-QSOX2 and IGF1 as adult height loci. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| A novel common variant in DCST2 is associated with length in early life and height in adulthood. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Acromesomelic dysplasia 2B | See labs |
| Acromesomelic dysplasia 2C, Hunter-Thompson type | See labs |
| Brachydactyly type A1C | See labs |
| Brachydactyly type C | See labs |
| Genome-wide association analysis identifies 20 loci that influence adult height. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies 11 new loci for anthropometric traits and provides insights into genetic architecture. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Grebe syndrome | See labs |
| Hundreds of variants clustered in genomic loci and biological pathways affect human height. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Identification of ten loci associated with height highlights new biological pathways in human growth. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Many sequence variants affecting diversity of adult human height. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies of adult height in East Asians identifies 17 novel loci. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Multiple synostoses syndrome 2 | See labs |
| Osteoarthritis susceptibility 5 | See labs |
| Symphalangism, proximal, 1B | See labs |
| Type A2 brachydactyly | See labs |
Copy number response
| Description |
|---|
| Copy number response Triplosensitivity No evidence available (Last evaluated 2021-02-24) ClinGen Genome Curation PageHaploinsufficency Sufficient evidence for dosage pathogenicity (Last evaluated 2021-02-24) ClinGen Genome Curation PagePubMed |
Genomic context
- Location:
- 20q11.22
- Sequence:
- Chromosome: 20; NC_000020.11 (35433347..35454749, complement)
- Total number of exons:
- 4
Variation
| Resource | Links for this gene |
|---|---|
| ClinVar | Variants reported to ClinVar |
| dbVar | Studies and variants |
| SNP | Variation Viewer for GDF5 variants |
| Genome viewer | Explore NCBI-annotated and select non-NCBI annotated genome assemblies |
- ClinVarRelated medical variations
- dbVarLink from Gene to dbVar
- GDF5 database
- MedGenRelated information in MedGen
- OMIMLink to related OMIM entry
- PubMed (OMIM)Gene links to PubMed derived from omim_pubmed_cited links
- RefSeq RNAsLink to Nucleotide RefSeq RNAs
- RefSeqGeneLink to Nucleotide RefSeqGenes
- Variation ViewerRelated Variants
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