background:
TMEM16A (Transmembrane protein 16A) is an eight-transmembrane protein homologous to C12orf3, C11orf25 and FLJ34272 gene products and is amplified in various cancers. It acts as a calcium-activated chloride channel and is required for normal tracheal development.
Function:
Acts as a calcium-activated chloride channel. Required for normal tracheal development (By similarity).
Subcellular Location:
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cytoplasm.
Tissue Specificity:
Broadly expressed with higher levels in liver and skeletal muscle.
Similarity:
Belongs to the anoctamin family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 55107 Human
Entrez Gene: 101772 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 309135 Rat
Omim: 610108 Human
SwissProt: Q5XXA6 Human
SwissProt: Q8SHY3 Mouse
Unigene: 503074 Human
Unigene: 26700 Mouse
Unigene: 162509 Rat
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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