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Practice User Question: Synapsin III Gene

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Sample User Question back to top

Where is the synapsin III gene in the human genome?
  • Are there flanking markers?
  • Are there any SNPs within the gene?
  • What other genes are nearby?

Flow Chart back to top

  1. MapViewer Search/Browse Page - This is a basic search. An advanced search with additional options is also available.

  2. Entrez Gene - It is often useful to look up the gene in Entrez Gene first, in order to learn more about it and make certain that you are choosing the correct gene.

  3. MapView of Synapsin III gene - Manipulate the mapviewer display to find desired information. Use the 'Maps and Options' link to open the control dialog box.

Step By Step Guide back to top

  1. Search either the MapViewer or Entrez Gene for 'synapsin III'. Find the correct gene. Identify its cytogenetic location as 22q12.3.
  2. Click on the name of the gene in the MapViewer results or click on Links and then "Map Viewer" from the Entrez Gene record to view the gene in the MapViewer.
  3. Display the Variation map to see SNPs. There are several within this gene.
  4. Display the STS map to locate flanking markers. Some close markers include Ren78172 and Ren80207.

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