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JCHAIN joining chain of multimeric IgA and IgM

Gene ID: 3512, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: IGJ; JCH; IGCJ

Summary

Enables IgA binding activity and protein homodimerization activity. Contributes to several functions, including immunoglobulin receptor binding activity; peptidoglycan binding activity; and phosphatidylcholine binding activity. Involved in several processes, including glomerular filtration; innate immune response; and positive regulation of respiratory burst. Located in extracellular space. Part of monomeric IgA immunoglobulin complex; pentameric IgM immunoglobulin complex; and secretory dimeric IgA immunoglobulin complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Nov 2024]

Genomic context

Location:
4q13.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 4; NC_000004.12 (70655541..70666508, complement)
Total number of exons:
4

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