Entrez Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the Ly6/uPAR family but lacks a GPI-anchoring signal sequence. It is thought that this secreted protein contains antitumor activity. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Mal de Meleda, a rare autosomal recessive skin disorder. This gene maps to the same chromosomal region as several members of the Ly6/uPAR family of glycoprotein receptors. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
UniProt Summary: Has an antitumor activity (PubMed:8742060). Was found to be a marker of late differentiation of the skin. Implicated in maintaining the physiological and structural integrity of the keratinocyte layers of the skin (PubMed:14721776, PubMed:17008884). In vitro down-regulates keratinocyte proliferation; the function may involve the proposed role as modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) activity. In vitro inhibits alpha-7-dependent nAChR currents in an allosteric manner (PubMed:14506129, PubMed:26905431). In T cells may be involved in regulation of intracellular Ca(2+) signaling (PubMed:17286989). Seems to have a immunomodulatory function in the cornea (By similarity). The function may implicate a possible role as a scavenger receptor for PLAU thereby blocking PLAU- dependent functions of PLAUR such as in cell migration and proliferation (PubMed:25168896). {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:Q9Z0K7, ECO:0000269|PubMed:14506129, ECO:0000269|PubMed:17286989, ECO:0000269|PubMed:26905431, ECO:0000269|PubMed:8742060, ECO:0000305|PubMed:14721776, ECO:0000305|PubMed:17008884}.
Pfam DomainsGO Terms
Pfam Domains
UPAR LY6
GO Terms
urokinase plasminogen activator signaling pathway
acetylcholine receptor activator activity
negative regulation of keratinocyte proliferation
neuromuscular process controlling posture
regulation of keratinocyte proliferation
regulation of neurotransmitter receptor activity
neuromuscular process
negative regulation of epithelial cell proliferation
regulation of signaling receptor activity
cytokine activity
locomotory behavior
negative regulation of cell migration
negative regulation of cell motility
negative regulation of cellular component movement
negative regulation of locomotion
regulation of epithelial cell proliferation
behavior
negative regulation of cell population proliferation
regulation of cell migration
regulation of cell motility
cell adhesion
biological adhesion
regulation of locomotion
regulation of cellular component movement
cell activation
nervous system process
extracellular space
regulation of cell population proliferation
extracellular region
system process
CRISPR Data
Compound HitMost Correlated Genes in ChemogenomicsTissues where Essential in the Avana Dataset (DepMap 20Q1)