Gene: CD34

Alternate names for this Gene: -

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene may play a role in the attachment of stem cells to the bone marrow extracellular matrix or to stromal cells. This single-pass membrane protein is highly glycosylated and phosphorylated by protein kinase C. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1q32.2

Description of this Gene: CD34 molecule

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs2724379 in CD34 gene and Breast Carcinoma PMID 29059683 2017 Association analysis identifies 65 new breast cancer risk loci.

rs6671850 in CD34 gene and Waist-Hip Ratio PMID 30595370 2019 Leveraging Polygenic Functional Enrichment to Improve GWAS Power.