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Cadherin 11, type 2, OB-cadherin (osteoblast) (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a type II classical cadherin from the cadherin superfamily, integral membrane proteins that mediate calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion. Mature cadherin proteins are composed of a large N-terminal extracellular domain, a single membrane-spanning domain, and a small, highly conserved C-terminal cytoplasmic domain. Type II (atypical) cadherins are defined based on their lack of a HAV cell adhesion recognition sequence specific to type I cadherins. Expression of this particular cadherin in osteoblastic cell lines, and its upregulation during differentiation, suggests a specific function in bone development and maintenance. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Predicted intracellular proteins Cancer-related genes COSMIC somatic mutations in cancer genes COSMIC Somatic Mutations COSMIC Translocations Protein evidence (Ezkurdia et al 2014)
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GO:0005509 [calcium ion binding] GO:0007156 [homophilic cell adhesion via plasma membrane adhesion molecules] GO:0016020 [membrane]