Gene: HMCN1
Alternate names for this Gene: ARMD1|FBLN6|FIBL-6|FIBL6
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a large extracellular member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. A similar protein in C. elegans forms long, fine tracks at specific extracellular sites that are involved in many processes such as stabilization of the germline syncytium, anchorage of mechanosensory neurons to the epidermis, and organization of hemidesmosomes in the epidermis. Mutations in this gene may be associated with age-related macular degeneration.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 1
Location in Chromosome : 1q25.3-q31.1
Description of this Gene: hemicentin 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding