Description
The protein encoded by the TM4SF5 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. This encoded protein is a cell surface glycoprotein and is highly similar in sequence and structure to transmembrane 4 superfamily member 1. It may play a role in cell proliferation, and overexpression of this protein may be associated with the uncontrolled growth of tumour cells.
Bioinformatics
| Product By Gene ID |
9032 |
| Alternate Names |
- Tetraspan transmembrane protein L6H
- transmembrane 4 L six family member 5
- transmembrane 4 L6 family member 5
- transmembrane 4 superfamily member 5
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