User:Sophie5586/Chimerin

α2-chimerin was shown to be involved and important in cognitive development. The expression of α2-chimerin is present in development so α2-chimerin is essential for cognitive function as it directly leads to functioning cognitive ability in adulthood. α2-chimerin also plays a role in the ocular motor system. Mutations in α2-chimerin can cause disorders such as Duane Retraction Syndrome as it changes the signals on how the eye moves.