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Gene information for PDGFRA (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID5156
Official gene symbolPDGFRA
Full nameplatelet-derived growth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide
Aliases,CD140A,MGC74795,PDGFR2,RHEPDGFRA,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a cell surface tyrosine kinase receptor for members of the platelet-derived growth factor family. These growth factors are mitogens for cells of mesenchymal origin. The identity of the growth factor bound to a receptor monomer determines whether the functional receptor is a homodimer or a heterodimer, composed of both platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha and beta polypeptides. Studies in knockout mice, where homozygosity is lethal, indicate that the alpha form of the platelet-derived growth factor receptor is particularly important for kidney development since mice heterozygous for the receptor exhibit defective kidney phenotypes. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 4   Locus: 4q11-q13
Gene position55095264 - 55164412  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size69149 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID173490