Gene Symbol | Vim |
Entrez Gene ID | 81818 |
Full Name | vimentin |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | class-III intermediate filament of the cytoskeleton; along with desmin (the subunit specifically expressed in muscle), vimentin is specific for mesenchymal tissue [RGD, Feb 2006]. |