Gene: EPCAM
Alternate names for this Gene: DIAR5|EGP-2|EGP314|EGP40|ESA|HNPCC8|KS1/4|KSA|M4S1|MIC18|MK-1|TACSTD1|TROP1
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a carcinoma-associated antigen and is a member of a family that includes at least two type I membrane proteins. This antigen is expressed on most normal epithelial cells and gastrointestinal carcinomas and functions as a homotypic calcium-independent cell adhesion molecule. The antigen is being used as a target for immunotherapy treatment of human carcinomas. Mutations in this gene result in congenital tufting enteropathy.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 2
Location in Chromosome : 2p21
Description of this Gene: epithelial cell adhesion molecule
Type of Gene: protein-coding