Gene: TSPAN4

Alternate names for this Gene: NAG-2|NAG2|TETRASPAN|TM4SF7|TSPAN-4

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. This encoded protein is a cell surface glycoprotein and is similar in sequence to its family member CD53 antigen. It is known to complex with integrins and other transmembrane 4 superfamily proteins. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 11

Location in Chromosome : 11p15.5

Description of this Gene: tetraspanin 4

Type of Gene: protein-coding