Gene: PCDH1

Alternate names for this Gene: PC42|PCDH42

Gene Summary: This gene belongs to the protocadherin subfamily within the cadherin superfamily. The encoded protein is a membrane protein found at cell-cell boundaries. It is involved in neural cell adhesion, suggesting a possible role in neuronal development. The protein includes an extracelllular region, containing 7 cadherin-like domains, a transmembrane region and a C-terminal cytoplasmic region. Cells expressing the protein showed cell aggregation activity. Alternative splicing occurs in this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 5

Location in Chromosome : 5q31.3

Description of this Gene: protocadherin 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding