They are known to be involved in neuronal guidance (SEMA7A), in the regulation of neuronal interaction (BCAN and NCAN), in neurogenesis (GOLM1, ROBO1, and SLITRK5) and in amyloid pathogenesis (APLP2, RTN4R, OMG, and LINGO1). The gene discussed is OMG; the disease is amyloidosis.