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Bardet–Biedl syndrome 9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BBS9 gene.[4][5]

AliasesBBS9, B1, C18, D1, PTHB1, Bardet-Biedl syndrome 9
External IDsOMIM: 607968; MGI: 2442833; GeneCards: BBS9
PDBOrtholog search: PDBe RCSB
Chr.Chromosome 9 (mouse)[1]
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The expression of the Bardet–Biedl syndrome 9 protein is downregulated by parathyroid hormone in osteoblastic cells, and therefore, is thought to be involved in parathyroid hormone action in bones.[6]

Mutations in this gene are associated with the Bardet–Biedl syndrome.[5]

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