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Gene information for UPK1A (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID11045
Official gene symbolUPK1A
Full nameuroplakin 1A
Aliases,MGC129751,MGC129752,MGC14388,TSPAN21,UP1A,UPIA,UPKA,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. This encoded protein is found in the asymmetrical unit membrane (AUM) where it can complex with other transmembrane 4 superfamily proteins. It may play a role in normal bladder epithelial physiology, possibly in regulating membrane permeability of superficial umbrella cells or in stabilizing the apical membrane through AUM/cytoskeletal interactions. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 19   Locus: 19q13.13
Gene position36157715 - 36169367  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size11653 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID611557