Entrez gene ID | | 1364 |
Official gene symbol | | CLDN4 |
Full name | | claudin 4 |
Aliases | | ,CPE-R,CPER,CPETR,CPETR1,WBSCR8,hCPE-R, |
Gene summary | | This gene encodes an integral membrane protein, which belongs to the claudin family. The protein is a component of tight junction strands and may play a role in internal organ development and function during pre- and postnatal life. This gene is deleted in Williams-Beuren syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting multiple systems. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 7 Locus: 7q11.23 |
Gene position | | 73245193 - 73247015 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 1823 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 602909 |
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