Gene: PDPN

Alternate names for this Gene: AGGRUS|GP36|GP40|Gp38|HT1A-1|OTS8|PA2.26|T1A|T1A-2|T1A2|TI1A

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a type-I integral membrane glycoprotein with diverse distribution in human tissues. The physiological function of this protein may be related to its mucin-type character. The homologous protein in other species has been described as a differentiation antigen and influenza-virus receptor. The specific function of this protein has not been determined but it has been proposed as a marker of lung injury. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1p36.21

Description of this Gene: podoplanin

Type of Gene: protein-coding