{"symbol":"TMC1","synonyms":["DFNA36","DFNB7","DFNB11"],"name":"transmembrane channel-like 1","description":"This gene is considered a member of a gene family predicted to encode transmembrane proteins. The specific function of this gene is unknown; however, it is known to be required for normal function of cochlear hair cells. Mutations in this gene have been associated with progressive postlingual hearing loss and profound prelingual deafness. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":117531,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/117531","proteins":[{"symbol":"TMC1_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/TMC1_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[]}