Gene: TAFA5
Alternate names for this Gene: FAM19A5|QLLK5208|TAFA-5|UNQ5208
Gene Summary: This gene is a member of the TAFA family which is composed of five highly homologous genes that encode small secreted proteins. These proteins contain conserved cysteine residues at fixed positions, and are distantly related to MIP-1alpha, a member of the CC-chemokine family. The TAFA proteins are predominantly expressed in specific regions of the brain, and are postulated to function as brain-specific chemokines or neurokines that act as regulators of immune and nervous cells.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 22
Location in Chromosome : 22q13.32
Description of this Gene: TAFA chemokine like family member 5
Type of Gene: protein-coding