Gene Symbol | Cav3 |
Entrez Gene ID | 12391 |
Full Name | caveolin 3 |
Synonyms | AI385751,Cav-3,M-cav |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene belongs to the caveolin family whose members encode the major protein components of caveolae, which are invaginations of plasma membrane. The encoded protein is muscle-specific and forms homooligomers in muscle cells. The protein binds and regulates phosphofructokinase M and neuronal nitric oxide synthase. It also associates with dystrophin in muscle cells. Mutations in this gene are associated with muscular dystrophy. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2013]. |