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FSCN1 fascin actin-bundling protein 1

Gene ID: 6624, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HSN; SNL; p55; FAN1

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the fascin family of actin-binding proteins. Fascin proteins organize F-actin into parallel bundles, and are required for the formation of actin-based cellular protrusions. The encoded protein plays a critical role in cell migration, motility, adhesion and cellular interactions. Expression of this gene is known to be regulated by several microRNAs, and overexpression of this gene may play a role in the metastasis of multiple types of cancer by increasing cell motility. Expression of this gene is also a marker for Reed-Sternberg cells in Hodgkin's lymphoma. A pseudogene of this gene is located on the long arm of chromosome 15. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
7p22.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (5592816..5606655)
Total number of exons:
5

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