The protein encoded by this gene is a plasma membrane protein that catalyzes the conversion of extracellular nucleotides to membrane-permeable nucleosides. The encoded protein is used as a determinant of lymphocyte differentiation. Defects in this gene can lead to the calcification of joints and arteries. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Mar 2011],
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Function:
Catalytic activity:A 5'-ribonucleotide + H(2)O = a ribonucleoside + phosphate.,cofactor:Zinc.,Disease:There is a decrease in the activity of NT5 in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.,Function:Hydrolyzes extracellular nucleotides into membrane permeable nucleosides.,similarity:Belongs to the 5'-nucleotidase family.,subunit:Homodimer; disulfide-linked.,