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CLDN4 claudin 4

Gene ID: 1364, updated on 28-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CPER; CPE-R; CPETR; CPETR1; WBSCR8; hCPE-R

Summary

The protein encoded by this intronless gene belongs to the claudin family. Claudins are integral membrane proteins that are components of the epithelial cell tight junctions, which regulate movement of solutes and ions through the paracellular space. This protein is a high-affinity receptor for Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin (CPE) 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, Sep 2013]

Genomic context

Location:
7q11.23
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (73830996..73832690)
Total number of exons:
1

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