Gene Symbol | DCHS1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 8642 |
Full Name | dachsous cadherin-related 1 |
Synonyms | CDH19,CDH25,CDHR6,FIB1,MVP2,PCDH16,VMLDS1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene is a member of the cadherin superfamily whose members encode calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion molecules. The encoded protein has a signal peptide, 27 cadherin repeat domains and a unique cytoplasmic region. This particular cadherin family member is expressed in fibroblasts but not in melanocytes or keratinocytes. The cell-cell adhesion of fibroblasts is thought to be necessary for wound healing. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | Van Maldergem syndrome 1, 601390 (3); Mitral valve prolapse 2, 607829 (3) |