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CCN3 cellular communication network factor 3

Gene ID: 4856, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: NOV; NOVh; IBP-9; IGFBP9; IGFBP-9

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a small secreted cysteine-rich protein and a member of the CCN family of regulatory proteins. CNN family proteins associate with the extracellular matrix and play an important role in cardiovascular and skeletal development, fibrosis and cancer development. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Genome-wide association study identifies six new loci influencing pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure.
GeneReviews: Not available
Two-marker association tests yield new disease associations for coronary artery disease and hypertension.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
8q24.12
Sequence:
Chromosome: 8; NC_000008.11 (119416446..119424434)
Total number of exons:
5

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