GO curators for mouse genes have assigned the following annotations to the gene product of Btd. (This text reflects annotations as of Wednesday, January 23, 2013.) MGI curation of this mouse gene is considered complete, including annotations derived from the biomedical literature as of December 7, 2012. If you know of any additional information regarding this mouse gene please let us know. Please supply mouse gene symbol and a PubMed ID.Summary from NCBI RefSeq
[Summary is not available for the mouse gene. This summary is for the human ortholog.] Biotinidase functions to recycle biotin in the body by cleaving biocytin (biotin-epsilon-lysine), a normal product of carboxylase degradation, resulting in regeneration of free biotin. Biotinidase has also been shown to have biotinyl-transferase activity. Defects in the biotinidase gene cause multiple carboxylase deficiency. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]Summary text based on GO annotations supported by experimental evidence in mouse
Researchers have inferred from direct assay, that the gene product of Btd
Brumwell CL et al. (2005) Biotinidase reveals the morphogenetic sequence in cochlea and cochlear nucleus of mice. Hear Res, 209:104-21. (PubMed:16107307)
Pindolia K et al. (2011) Development and characterization of a mouse with profound biotinidase deficiency: a biotin-responsive neurocutaneous disorder. Mol Genet Metab, 102:161-9. (PubMed:21051254)