Meckel Syndrome, Type 8 (MKS8)

Meckel Syndrome, Type 8, also known as meckel syndrome 8, is related to meckel syndrome, type 1 and nephronophthisis 1. An important gene associated with Meckel Syndrome, Type 8 is TCTN2 (Tectonic Family Member 2), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Loss of Nlp from mitotic centrosomes and Organelle biogenesis and maintenance. Affiliated tissues include kidney, and related phenotypes are encephalocele and polydactyly