Entrez gene ID | | 928 |
Official gene symbol | | CD9 |
Full name | | CD9 molecule |
Aliases | | ,5H9,BA2,BTCC-1,DRAP-27,GIG2,MIC3,MRP-1,P24,TSPAN29, |
Gene summary | | The 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 a cell surface glycoprotein that is known to complex with integrins and other transmembrane 4 superfamily proteins. It can modulate cell adhesion and migration and also trigger platelet activation and aggregation. In addition, the protein appears to promote muscle cell fusion and support myotube maintenance. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 12 Locus: 12p13.3 |
Gene position | | 6309555 - 6347427 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 37873 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 143030 |
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