Gene: PODN

Alternate names for this Gene: PCAN|SLRR5A

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the small leucine-rich repeat protein family and contains an amino terminal CX3CXCX7C cysteine-rich cluster followed by a leucine-rich repeat domain. Studies suggest that this protein could function to inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration following arterial injury.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1p32.3

Description of this Gene: podocan

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs17107803 in PODN gene and Blood Protein Measurement PMID 29875488 2018 Genomic atlas of the human plasma proteome.

rs10157941 in PODN gene and Body Height PMID 31562340 2019 Characterizing rare and low-frequency height-associated variants in the Japanese population.