Gene: CSPG5

Alternate names for this Gene: NGC

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a proteoglycan that may function as a neural growth and differentiation factor. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 3

Location in Chromosome : 3p21.31

Description of this Gene: chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 5

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs3732530 in CSPG5 gene and Body mass index PMID 29273807 2018 Protein-altering variants associated with body mass index implicate pathways that control energy intake and expenditure in obesity.