VTN vitronectin
Gene ID: 7448, updated on 6-Oct-2024Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: VN; V75; VNT
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Summary
The protein encoded by this gene functions in part as an adhesive glycoprotein. Differential expression of this protein can promote either cell adhesion or migration as it links cells to the extracellular matrix through a variety of ligands. These ligands include integrins, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, and urokinase plasminogen activator receptor. This secreted protein can be present in the plasma as a monomer or dimer and forms a multimer in the extracellular matrix of several tissues. This protein also inhibits the membrane-damaging effect of the terminal cytolytic complement pathway and binds to several serpin serine protease inhibitors. This protein can also promote extracellular matrix degradation and thus plays a role in tumorigenesis. It is involved in a variety of other biological processes such as the regulation of the coagulation pathway, wound healing, and tissue remodeling. The heparin-binding domain of this protein give it anti-microbial properties. It is also a lipid binding protein that forms a principal component of high density lipoprotein. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2020]
Associated conditions
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Description | Tests |
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Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies identifies two loci associated with circulating osteoprotegerin levels. GeneReviews: Not available |
Genomic context
- Location:
- 17q11.2
- Sequence:
- Chromosome: 17; NC_000017.11 (28367284..28370307, complement)
- Total number of exons:
- 8
Variation
Resource | Links for this gene |
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ClinVar | Variants reported to ClinVar |
dbVar | Studies and variants |
SNP | Variation Viewer for VTN variants |
Genome viewer | Explore NCBI-annotated and select non-NCBI annotated genome assemblies |
- ClinVarRelated medical variations
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- OMIMLink to related OMIM entry
- PubMed (OMIM)Gene links to PubMed derived from omim_pubmed_cited links
- RefSeq RNAsLink to Nucleotide RefSeq RNAs
- Variation ViewerRelated Variants
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