Gene Symbol | cldna |
Entrez Gene ID | 81580 |
Full Name | claudin a |
Synonyms | fb99d09,wu:fb99d09 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Danio rerio(zebrafish) |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the claudin family. As the major transmembrane proteins of tight junctions, claudins mediate cellular adhesion and migration. Claudins are also thought to play a role in morphogenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |