Entrez gene ID | | 5175 |
Official gene symbol | | PECAM1 |
Full name | | platelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule |
Aliases | | ,CD31,FLJ58394,PECAM-1, |
Gene summary | | The protein encoded by this gene is found on the surface of platelets, monocytes, neutrophils, and some types of T-cells, and makes up a large portion of endothelial cell intercellular junctions. The encoded protein is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and is likely involved in leukocyte migration, angiogenesis, and integrin activation. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 17 Locus: 17q23 |
Gene position | | 62401205 - 62399863 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | minus |
Gene size | | 1343 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 173445 |
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