VHL

Universal Cellular Machinery · Cell Cycle Control & Mitotic Division

How does VHL help cells remove proteins they no longer need?

VHL makes part of a complex that marks selected proteins for breakdown. This regulated removal supports normal cellular responses, including pathways connected to oxygen sensing.

Common Gene Name
von Hippel-Lindau tumor suppressor
NCBI Gene ID
7428
Chromosome
3

Clinical Evidence Status

Actionability report availableEstablished disease relationshipTumor or drug-label biomarker context

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (7 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
von Hippel-Lindau diseaseClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2020-05-14
Von Hippel-Lindau syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2012-08
Nonsyndromic paragangliomaMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2012-08
Familial erythrocytosisMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2012-08
Von Hippel-Lindau SyndromeClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradeAdultView source
2022-02-21
Von Hippel-Lindau SyndromeClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradePediatricView source
2022-03-17
Belzutifan (3)FDA labeling biomarkerLabel mentions biomarker; actionability not inferredOncologyView source

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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