Gene Symbol | LYVE1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 10894 |
Full Name | lymphatic vessel endothelial hyaluronan receptor 1 |
Synonyms | CRSBP-1,HAR,LYVE-1,XLKD1 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a type I integral membrane glycoprotein. The encoded protein acts as a receptor and binds to both soluble and immobilized hyaluronan. This protein may function in lymphatic hyaluronan transport and have a role in tumor metastasis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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