Gene: AVIL

Alternate names for this Gene: ADVIL|DOC6|NPHS21|p92

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the gelsolin/villin family of actin regulatory proteins. This protein has structural similarity to villin. It binds actin and may play a role in the development of neuronal cells that form ganglia.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 12

Location in Chromosome : 12q14.1

Description of this Gene: advillin

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs1021469 in AVIL gene and mathematical ability PMID 30038396 2018 Gene discovery and polygenic prediction from a genome-wide association study of educational attainment in 1.1 million individuals.