BBS4
Universal Cellular Machinery · Cilium Assembly & Centrosomal Organization
Why can a cilia disorder affect several seemingly unrelated body features?
BBS4 belongs to a group of genes whose proteins support ciliary organization and function. Shared use of cilia across tissues helps connect sensory, developmental, and metabolic effects in associated disorders.
- Common Gene Name
- Bardet-Biedl syndrome 4
- NCBI Gene ID
- 585
- Chromosome
- 15
Clinical Evidence Status
Established disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBS4-related ciliopathy | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal recessive | View source 2023-12-07 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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