Entrez Summary: This gene encodes a type I transmembrane protein that is localized to junctional complexes between endothelial and epithelial cells and may have a role in cell-cell adhesion. Expression of this gene in white adipose tissue is implicated in adipocyte maturation and development of obesity. This gene is also essential for normal intestinal development and mutations in the gene are associated with congenital short bowel syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015].
UniProt Summary: May be involved in the cell-cell adhesion. May play a role in adipocyte differentiation and development of obesity. Is required for normal small intestine development. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:14573622, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15563274, ECO:0000269|PubMed:22155368}.
Pfam DomainsGO Terms
Pfam Domains
I-set
V-set
GO Terms
cytoplasmic microtubule
bicellular tight junction
digestive tract development
digestive system development
cell surface
tube development
CRISPR Data
Compound HitMost Correlated Genes in ChemogenomicsTissues where Essential in the Avana Dataset (DepMap 20Q1)