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Official Full Name: interferon induced transmembrane protein 5
Also known as: OI5; BRIL; DSPA1; Hrmp1; fragilis4
This gene encodes a membrane protein that plays a role in bone mineralization. This gene is located on chromosome 11 of the interferon-induced related gene cluster, however, this gene has not been shown to be interferon-inducible. A similar gene, located in a gene cluster on mouse chromosome 7, is a member of the interferon-induced fragility gene family. This mouse gene encodes a transmembrane protein described as involved in germ cell competence. Mutations in the 5'UTR of this gene are associated with osteogenesis imperfecta type V.