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The WNT9B gene encodes Wnt-9b, a member of the Wnt signaling family involved in embryonic development, neurogenesis, and craniofacial formation. This page covers its role in canonical and non-canonical Wnt pathways, developmental biology, and potential connections to neurodegenerative diseases.
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| Gene Symbol | WNT9B |
| Full Name | WNT Family Member 9B |
| Chromosome | 17q21.2 |
| Protein Family | Wnt family (Wnt-1 subclass) |
| Function | encodes a secreted glycoprotein of approximately 42 kDa. |
| Molecular Weight | 42 kDa |
| Amino Acids | 372 aa |
| Pathways | WNT, Wnt |
| UniProt ID | [O00144](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/O00144) |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000179632 |
| OMIM | 604318 |
| GeneCards | WNT9B |
| Human Protein Atlas | WNT9B |
| Wnt-1 subclass | Wnt1, Wnt2, Wnt3, Wnt3A, Wnt9B |
| Wnt-5A subclass | Wnt5A, Wnt5B, Wnt11 |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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WNT9B["WNT9B"]
neurodegeneration["neurodegeneration"]
WNT9B -->|"implicated in"| neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative_Diseases{"Neurodegenerative Diseases"}
WNT9B -->|"implicated in"| Neurodegenerative_Diseases
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