NCIt synonyms : Microrchidia, Mouse, Homolog of, 2 Gene; AC004542.C22.1; Zinc Finger, CW-Type With Coiled-Coil Domain 1 Gene; MORC Family CW-Type Zinc Finger 2 wt Allele; KIAA0852; ZCWCC1; ZCW3; Zinc Finger, CW Type With Coiled-Coil Domain 1 Gene;
NCIt definition : Human MORC2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 22q12.2 and is approximately
43 kb in length. This allele, which encodes MORC family CW-type zinc finger protein
2, may play a role in lipid metabolism. Variation of the gene is associated with autosomal
dominant axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z.;