DCC
Nervous System · Axonal Guidance & Neurodevelopment
How do growing nerve fibers know which direction to take?
DCC makes a receptor for the guidance signal netrin-1. Their interaction helps direct the extension of axons as the nervous system develops.
- Common Gene Name
- DCC netrin 1 receptor
- NCBI Gene ID
- 1630
- Chromosome
- 18
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 (2 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mirror movements 1 and/or agenesis of the corpus callosum | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal dominant | View source 2022-07-26 |
| Congenital mirror movement disorder | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2025-05 |
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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