Name

HCHGQ1 Gene

Hematocrit/hemoglobin quantitative trait locus 1

HCHGQ3 Gene

Hematocrit/hemoglobin quantitative trait locus 3

HCHGQ2 Gene

Hematocrit/hemoglobin quantitative trait locus 2

HPFH2 Gene

hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin, heterocellular, Indian type

HBE1 Gene

hemoglobin, epsilon 1

The epsilon globin gene (HBE) is normally expressed in the embryonic yolk sac: two epsilon chains together with two zeta chains (an alpha-like globin) constitute the embryonic hemoglobin Hb Gower I; two epsilon chains together with two alpha chains form the embryonic Hb Gower II. Both of these embryonic hemoglobins are normally supplanted by fetal, and later, adult hemoglobin. The five beta-like globin genes are found within a 45 kb cluster on chromosome 11 in the following order: 5'-epsilon - G-gamma - A-gamma - delta - beta-3' [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HBBP1 Gene

hemoglobin, beta pseudogene 1

AHSP Gene

alpha hemoglobin stabilizing protein

This gene encodes a molecular chaperone which binds specifically to free alpha-globin and is involved in hemoglobin assembly. The encoded protein binds to monomeric alpha-globin until it has been transferred to beta-globin to form a heterodimer, which in turn binds to another heterodimer to form the stable tetrameric hemoglobin. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2015]

HBM Gene

hemoglobin, mu

The human alpha globin gene cluster located on chromosome 16 spans about 30 kb and includes seven loci: 5'- zeta - pseudozeta - mu - pseudoalpha-1 - alpha-2 - alpha-1 - theta - 3'. This gene has an ORF encoding a 141 aa polypeptide which is similar to the delta globins found in reptiles and birds. This locus was originally described as a pseudogene; however, it is currently thought to be a protein-coding gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HBD Gene

hemoglobin, delta

The delta (HBD) and beta (HBB) genes are normally expressed in the adult: two alpha chains plus two beta chains constitute HbA, which in normal adult life comprises about 97% of the total hemoglobin. Two alpha chains plus two delta chains constitute HbA-2, which with HbF comprises the remaining 3% of adult hemoglobin. Five beta-like globin genes are found within a 45 kb cluster on chromosome 11 in the following order: 5'-epsilon--Ggamma--Agamma--delta--beta-3'. Mutations in the delta-globin gene are associated with beta-thalassemia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HBB Gene

hemoglobin, beta

The alpha (HBA) and beta (HBB) loci determine the structure of the 2 types of polypeptide chains in adult hemoglobin, Hb A. The normal adult hemoglobin tetramer consists of two alpha chains and two beta chains. Mutant beta globin causes sickle cell anemia. Absence of beta chain causes beta-zero-thalassemia. Reduced amounts of detectable beta globin causes beta-plus-thalassemia. The order of the genes in the beta-globin cluster is 5'-epsilon -- gamma-G -- gamma-A -- delta -- beta--3'. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HBZ Gene

hemoglobin, zeta

Zeta-globin is an alpha-like hemoglobin. The zeta-globin polypeptide is synthesized in the yolk sac of the early embryo, while alpha-globin is produced throughout fetal and adult life. The zeta-globin gene is a member of the human alpha-globin gene cluster that includes five functional genes and two pseudogenes. The order of genes is: 5' - zeta - pseudozeta - mu - pseudoalpha-1 - alpha-2 -alpha-1 - theta1 - 3'. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009]

HBZP1 Gene

hemoglobin, zeta pseudogene 1

HBA1 Gene

hemoglobin, alpha 1

The human alpha globin gene cluster located on chromosome 16 spans about 30 kb and includes seven loci: 5'- zeta - pseudozeta - mu - pseudoalpha-1 - alpha-2 - alpha-1 - theta - 3'. The alpha-2 (HBA2) and alpha-1 (HBA1) coding sequences are identical. These genes differ slightly over the 5' untranslated regions and the introns, but they differ significantly over the 3' untranslated regions. Two alpha chains plus two beta chains constitute HbA, which in normal adult life comprises about 97% of the total hemoglobin; alpha chains combine with delta chains to constitute HbA-2, which with HbF (fetal hemoglobin) makes up the remaining 3% of adult hemoglobin. Alpha thalassemias result from deletions of each of the alpha genes as well as deletions of both HBA2 and HBA1; some nondeletion alpha thalassemias have also been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HBAP1 Gene

hemoglobin, alpha pseudogene 1

HBFQTL4 Gene

Fetal hemoglobin QTL on chromosome 8

HBFQTL2 Gene

hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin, heterocellular

HBA2 Gene

hemoglobin, alpha 2

The human alpha globin gene cluster located on chromosome 16 spans about 30 kb and includes seven loci: 5'- zeta - pseudozeta - mu - pseudoalpha-1 - alpha-2 - alpha-1 - theta - 3'. The alpha-2 (HBA2) and alpha-1 (HBA1) coding sequences are identical. These genes differ slightly over the 5' untranslated regions and the introns, but they differ significantly over the 3' untranslated regions. Two alpha chains plus two beta chains constitute HbA, which in normal adult life comprises about 97% of the total hemoglobin; alpha chains combine with delta chains to constitute HbA-2, which with HbF (fetal hemoglobin) makes up the remaining 3% of adult hemoglobin. Alpha thalassemias result from deletions of each of the alpha genes as well as deletions of both HBA2 and HBA1; some nondeletion alpha thalassemias have also been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HBQ1 Gene

hemoglobin, theta 1

Theta-globin mRNA is found in human fetal erythroid tissue but not in adult erythroid or other nonerythroid tissue. The theta-1 gene may be expressed very early in embryonic life, perhaps sometime before 5 weeks. Theta-1 is a member of the human alpha-globin gene cluster that involves five functional genes and two pseudogenes. The order of genes is: 5' - zeta - pseudozeta - mu - pseudoalpha-2 -pseudoalpha-1 - alpha-2 - alpha-1 - theta-1 - 3'. Research supports a transcriptionally active role for the gene and a functional role for the peptide in specific cells, possibly those of early erythroid tissue. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HBG2 Gene

hemoglobin, gamma G

The gamma globin genes (HBG1 and HBG2) are normally expressed in the fetal liver, spleen and bone marrow. Two gamma chains together with two alpha chains constitute fetal hemoglobin (HbF) which is normally replaced by adult hemoglobin (HbA) at birth. In some beta-thalassemias and related conditions, gamma chain production continues into adulthood. The two types of gamma chains differ at residue 136 where glycine is found in the G-gamma product (HBG2) and alanine is found in the A-gamma product (HBG1). The former is predominant at birth. The order of the genes in the beta-globin cluster is: 5'- epsilon -- gamma-G -- gamma-A -- delta -- beta--3'. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HBG1 Gene

hemoglobin, gamma A

The gamma globin genes (HBG1 and HBG2) are normally expressed in the fetal liver, spleen and bone marrow. Two gamma chains together with two alpha chains constitute fetal hemoglobin (HbF) which is normally replaced by adult hemoglobin (HbA) at birth. In some beta-thalassemias and related conditions, gamma chain production continues into adulthood. The two types of gamma chains differ at residue 136 where glycine is found in the G-gamma product (HBG2) and alanine is found in the A-gamma product (HBG1). The former is predominant at birth. The order of the genes in the beta-globin cluster is: 5'-epsilon -- gamma-G -- gamma-A -- delta -- beta--3'. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

PCDHACT Gene

protocadherin alpha constant

The genomic organization of the human protocadherin alpha, beta, and gamma gene clusters (PCDHA@, PCDHB@ and PCDHG@) is remarkably similar to that of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor genes. The extracellular and transmembrane domains of each protocadherin protein are encoded by an unusually large `variable` region exon, while the intracellular domains are encoded by three small `constant` region exons located downstream from a tandem array of variable region exons. This locus represents the three exons comprising the constant region of the protocadherin alpha gene cluster. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

TRBC1 Gene

T cell receptor beta constant 1

Predicted to be involved in T cell receptor signaling pathway; adaptive immune response; and alpha-beta T cell activation. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be part of alpha-beta T cell receptor complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

TRBC2 Gene

T cell receptor beta constant 2

Predicted to be involved in T cell receptor signaling pathway; adaptive immune response; and alpha-beta T cell activation. Part of alpha-beta T cell receptor complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHEP2 Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant epsilon P2 (pseudogene)

IGHEP1 Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant epsilon P1 (pseudogene)

IGHG4 Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma 4 (G4m marker)

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity and immunoglobulin receptor binding activity. Predicted to be involved in antibacterial humoral response and complement activation, classical pathway. Located in blood microparticle and extracellular exosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHG1 Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma 1 (G1m marker)

Enables Fc-gamma receptor I complex binding activity. Involved in antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity and complement-dependent cytotoxicity. Located in extracellular space. Part of IgG immunoglobulin complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHG2 Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma 2 (G2m marker)

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity and immunoglobulin receptor binding activity. Predicted to be involved in antibacterial humoral response and complement activation, classical pathway. Located in extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHG3 Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma 3 (G3m marker)

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity and immunoglobulin receptor binding activity. Predicted to be involved in antibacterial humoral response and complement activation, classical pathway. Located in blood microparticle and extracellular exosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHGP Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma P (non-functional)

IGLCOR22-1 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant/OR22-1 (pseudogene)

IGLCOR22-2 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant/OR22-2 (pseudogene)

IGKC Gene

immunoglobulin kappa constant

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity. Involved in adaptive immune response. Located in blood microparticle and extracellular exosome. Part of IgG immunoglobulin complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGLJCOR18 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda joining-constant/OR18 (pseudogene)

TRGC1 Gene

T cell receptor gamma constant 1

Enables small molecule binding activity. Predicted to be involved in T cell receptor signaling pathway; adaptive immune response; and gamma-delta T cell activation. Predicted to act upstream of or within homeostasis of number of cells within a tissue. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be part of gamma-delta T cell receptor complex. Predicted to be active in external side of plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

TRGC2 Gene

T cell receptor gamma constant 2

Predicted to enable transmembrane signaling receptor activity. Predicted to be involved in T cell receptor signaling pathway and adaptive immune response. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Predicted to be part of gamma-delta T cell receptor complex. Predicted to be active in external side of plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHD Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant delta

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of interleukin-1 production. Located in blood microparticle and extracellular exosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHE Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant epsilon

Enables immunoglobulin receptor binding activity. Involved in several processes, including B cell mediated immunity; Fc receptor-mediated immune complex endocytosis; and leukocyte degranulation. Located in extracellular space and plasma membrane. Part of IgE B cell receptor complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHA2 Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant alpha 2 (A2m marker)

Contributes to immunoglobulin receptor binding activity. Involved in glomerular filtration and positive regulation of respiratory burst. Located in extracellular space. Part of monomeric IgA immunoglobulin complex and secretory dimeric IgA immunoglobulin complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHA1 Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant alpha 1

Contributes to immunoglobulin receptor binding activity. Involved in glomerular filtration and positive regulation of respiratory burst. Located in extracellular space. Part of monomeric IgA immunoglobulin complex and secretory dimeric IgA immunoglobulin complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGLC4 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant 4 (pseudogene)

IGLC5 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant 5 (pseudogene)

IGLC6 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant 6 (Kern+Oz- marker, gene/pseudogene)

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity. Predicted to be involved in immunoglobulin mediated immune response. Located in extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGLC7 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant 7

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity. Predicted to be involved in immunoglobulin mediated immune response. Predicted to be located in extracellular region and plasma membrane. Predicted to be part of IgG immunoglobulin complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGLC1 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant 1 (Mcg marker)

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity. Predicted to be involved in immunoglobulin mediated immune response. Located in blood microparticle and extracellular exosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGLC2 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant 2 (Kern-Oz- marker)

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity. Predicted to be involved in immunoglobulin mediated immune response. Located in blood microparticle and extracellular exosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGLC3 Gene

immunoglobulin lambda constant 3 (Kern-Oz+ marker)

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity. Predicted to be involved in immunoglobulin mediated immune response. Located in blood microparticle and extracellular exosome. Part of IgG immunoglobulin complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

IGHM Gene

immunoglobulin heavy constant mu

Immunoglobulins (Ig) are the antigen recognition molecules of B cells. An Ig molecule is made up of 2 identical heavy chains and 2 identical light chains (see MIM 147200) joined by disulfide bonds so that each heavy chain is linked to a light chain and the 2 heavy chains are linked together. Each Ig heavy chain has an N-terminal variable (V) region containing the antigen-binding site and a C-terminal constant (C) region, encoded by an individual C region gene, that determines the isotype of the antibody and provides effector or signaling functions. The heavy chain V region is encoded by 1 each of 3 types of genes: V genes (see MIM 147070), joining (J) genes (see MIM 147010), and diversity (D) genes (see MIM 146910). The C region genes are clustered downstream of the V region genes within the heavy chain locus on chromosome 14. The IGHM gene encodes the C region of the mu heavy chain, which defines the IgM isotype. Naive B cells express the transmembrane forms of IgM and IgD (see IGHD; MIM 1471770) on their surface. During an antibody response, activated B cells can switch to the expression of individual downstream heavy chain C region genes by a process of somatic recombination known as isotype switching. In addition, secreted Ig forms that act as antibodies can be produced by alternative RNA processing of the heavy chain C region sequences. Although the membrane forms of all Ig isotypes are monomeric, secreted IgM forms pentamers, and occasionally hexamers, in plasma (summary by Janeway et al., 2005).[supplied by OMIM, Aug 2010]

TRDC Gene

T cell receptor delta constant

T cell receptors recognize foreign antigens which have been processed as small peptides and bound to major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules at the surface of antigen presenting cells (APC). Each T cell receptor is a dimer consisting of one alpha and one beta chain or one delta and one gamma chain. In a single cell, the T cell receptor loci are rearranged and expressed in the order delta, gamma, beta, and alpha. If both delta and gamma rearrangements produce functional chains, the cell expresses delta and gamma. If not, the cell proceeds to rearrange the beta and alpha loci. This region represents the germline organization of the T cell receptor alpha and delta loci. Both the alpha and delta loci include V (variable), J (joining), and C (constant) segments and the delta locus also includes diversity (D) segments. The delta locus is situated within the alpha locus, between the alpha V and J segments. During T cell development, the delta chain is synthesized by a recombination event at the DNA level joining a D segment with a J segment; a V segment is then joined to the D-J gene. The alpha chain is synthesized by recombination joining a single V segment with a J segment. For both chains, the C segment is later joined by splicing at the RNA level. Recombination of many different V segments with several J segments provides a wide range of antigen recognition. Additional diversity is attained by junctional diversity, resulting from the random additional of nucleotides by terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase. Five variable segments can be used in either alpha or delta chains and are described by TRAV/DV symbols. Several V and J segments of the alpha locus are known to be incapable of encoding a protein and are considered pseudogenes. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]

TRAC Gene

T cell receptor alpha constant

T cell receptors recognize foreign antigens which have been processed as small peptides and bound to major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules at the surface of antigen presenting cells (APC). Each T cell receptor is a dimer consisting of one alpha and one beta chain or one delta and one gamma chain. In a single cell, the T cell receptor loci are rearranged and expressed in the order delta, gamma, beta, and alpha. If both delta and gamma rearrangements produce functional chains, the cell expresses delta and gamma. If not, the cell proceeds to rearrange the beta and alpha loci. This region represents the germline organization of the T cell receptor alpha and delta loci. Both the alpha and delta loci include V (variable), J (joining), and C (constant) segments and the delta locus also includes diversity (D) segments. The delta locus is situated within the alpha locus, between the alpha V and J segments. During T cell development, the delta chain is synthesized by a recombination event at the DNA level joining a D segment with a J segment; a V segment is then joined to the D-J gene. The alpha chain is synthesized by recombination joining a single V segment with a J segment. For both chains, the C segment is later joined by splicing at the RNA level. Recombination of many different V segments with several J segments provides a wide range of antigen recognition. Additional diversity is attained by junctional diversity, resulting from the random additional of nucleotides by terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase. Five variable segments can be used in either alpha or delta chains and are described by TRAV/DV symbols. Several V and J segments of the alpha locus are known to be incapable of encoding a protein and are considered pseudogenes. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]

PCDHGCT Gene

protocadherin gamma constant

The genomic organization of the human protocadherin alpha, beta, and gamma gene clusters (PCDHA@, PCDHB@ and PCDHG@) is remarkably similar to that of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor genes. The extracellular and transmembrane domains of each protocadherin protein are encoded by an unusually large `variable` region exon, while the intracellular domains are encoded by three small `constant` region exons located downstream from a tandem array of variable region exons. This locus represents the three exons comprising the constant region of the protocadherin gamma gene cluster. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]