Gene: BSG

Alternate names for this Gene: 5F7|CD147|EMMPRIN|EMPRIN|HAb18G|OK|SLC7A11|TCSF

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene, basigin, is a plasma membrane protein that is important in spermatogenesis, embryo implantation, neural network formation, and tumor progression. Basigin is also a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily, ubiquitously expressed in various tissues. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 19

Location in Chromosome : 19p13.3

Description of this Gene: basigin (Ok blood group)

Type of Gene: protein-coding