background:
This gene belongs to the protocadherin gene family, a subfamily of the cadherin superfamily. The encoded protein consists of an extracellular domain containing 7 cadherin repeats, a transmembrane domain and a cytoplasmic tail that differs from those of the classical cadherins. The gene is located in a major X/Y block of homology and its Y homolog, despite divergence leading to coding region changes, is the most closely related cadherin family member. The protein is thought to play a fundamental role in cell-cell recognition essential for the segmental development and function of the central nervous system. Transcripts arising from alternative splicing encode isoforms with variable cytoplasmic domains. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
Function:
Potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein.
Subcellular Location:
Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein (Potential).
Tissue Specificity:
Expressed strongly in fetal brain and brain (cortex, amygdala, thalamus, substantia nigra, hippocampus, caudate nucleus and corpus callosum). Expressed at low level in testis.
Similarity:
Contains 7 cadherin domains.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 27328 Human
Entrez Gene: 245578 Mouse
Omim: 300246 Human
SwissProt: Q9BZA7 Human
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
|
|
