Gene: CRTAC1
Alternate names for this Gene: ASPIC|ASPIC1|CEP-68|CEP68|LOTUS
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a glycosylated extracellular matrix protein that is found in the interterritorial matrix of articular deep zone cartilage. This protein is used as a marker to distinguish chondrocytes from osteoblasts and mesenchymal stem cells in culture. The presence of FG-GAP motifs and an RGD integrin-binding motif suggests that this protein may be involved in cell-cell or cell-matrix interactions. Copy number alterations in this gene have been observed in neurofibromatosis type 1-associated glomus tumors. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 10
Location in Chromosome : 10q24.2
Description of this Gene: cartilage acidic protein 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding