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CXADR CXADR Ig-like cell adhesion molecule

Gene ID: 1525, updated on 17-Aug-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CAR; HCAR; CAR4/6

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a type I membrane receptor for group B coxsackieviruses and subgroup C adenoviruses. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Pseudogenes of this gene are found on chromosomes 15, 18, and 21. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
21q21.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 21; NC_000021.9 (17513043..17636262)
Total number of exons:
10

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