Gene Symbol | WFDC2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 10406 |
Full Name | WAP four-disulfide core domain 2 |
Synonyms | EDDM4,HE4,WAP5,dJ461P17.6 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(Human) |
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Summary | This gene encodes a protein that is a member of the WFDC domain family. The WFDC domain, or WAP Signature motif, contains eight cysteines forming four disulfide bonds at the core of the protein, and functions as a protease inhibitor in many family members. This gene is expressed in pulmonary epithelial cells, and was also found to be expressed in some ovarian cancers. The encoded protein is a small secretory protein, which may be involved in sperm maturation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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