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CD63 CD63 molecule

Gene ID: 967, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: AD1; MLA1; ME491; HOP-26; OMA81H; Pltgp40; TSPAN30

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. The encoded protein is a cell surface glycoprotein that is known to complex with integrins. It may function as a blood platelet activation marker. Deficiency of this protein is associated with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome. Also this gene has been associated with tumor progression. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different protein isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]

Genomic context

Location:
12q13.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 12; NC_000012.12 (55723535..55730041, complement)
Total number of exons:
14

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