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Gene information for PCDH12 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID51294
Official gene symbolPCDH12
Full nameprotocadherin 12
Aliases,VE-cadherin-2,VECAD2,
Gene summaryThis gene belongs to the protocadherin gene family, a subfamily of the cadherin superfamily. The encoded protein consists of an extracellular domain containing 6 cadherin repeats, a transmembrane domain and a cytoplasmic tail that differs from those of the classical cadherins. The gene localizes to the region on chromosome 5 where the protocadherin gene clusters reside. The exon organization of this transcript is similar to that of the gene cluster transcripts, notably the first large exon, but no significant sequence homology exists. The function of this cellular adhesion protein is undetermined but mouse protocadherin 12 does not bind catenins and appears to have no affect on cell migration or growth. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5q31
Gene position141338627 - 141324530  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size14098 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID605622