Full name: tubulin beta 1 class VI

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: MACTHC1

Summary: This gene encodes a member of the beta tubulin protein family. Beta tubulins are one of two core protein families (alpha and beta tubulins) that heterodimerize and assemble to form microtubules. This protein is specifically expressed in platelets and megakaryocytes and may be involved in proplatelet production and platelet release. A mutations in this gene is associated with autosomal dominant macrothrombocytopenia. Two pseudogenes of this gene are found on chromosome Y.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010]

Expression: Biased expression in bone marrow (RPKM 4.6), spleen (RPKM 3.2) and 10 other tissues

Gene size: 10217bp

Exon count: 5