Gene: SDC3

Alternate names for this Gene: SDCN|SYND3

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the syndecan proteoglycan family. It may play a role in the organization of cell shape by affecting the actin cytoskeleton, possibly by transferring signals from the cell surface in a sugar-dependent mechanism. Allelic variants of this gene have been associated with obesity.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1p35.2

Description of this Gene: syndecan 3

Type of Gene: protein-coding