Gene: MXRA5

Alternate names for this Gene: -

Gene Summary: This gene encodes one of the matrix-remodelling associated proteins. This protein contains 7 leucine-rich repeats and 12 immunoglobulin-like C2-type domains related to perlecan. This gene has a pseudogene on chromosome Y.

Gene is located in Chromosome: X

Location in Chromosome : Xp22.33

Description of this Gene: matrix remodeling associated 5

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs1419255508 in MXRA5 gene and Carcinoma of lung PMID 22696596 2012 Exome sequencing identifies MXRA5 as a novel cancer gene frequently mutated in non-small cell lung carcinoma from Chinese patients.