This gene encodes a classical cadherin and member of the cadherin superfamily. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate a calcium-dependent cell adhesion molecule and glycoprotein. This protein plays a role in the establishment of left-right asymmetry, development of the nervous system and the formation of cartilage and bone. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2015],
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Function:
Function:Cadherins are calcium dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. CDH2 may be involved in neuronal recognition mechanism.,similarity:Contains 5 cadherin domains.,subunit:Interacts with CDCP1.,
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Cellular Localization:
Cell membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Cell membrane, sarcolemma . Cell junction . Cell surface . Colocalizes with TMEM65 at the intercalated disk in cardiomyocytes. Colocalizes with OBSCN at the intercalated disk and at sarcolemma in cardiomyocytes. .
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Tissue Expression:
Brain,Epithelium,Liver,
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Research Areas:
>>Cell adhesion molecules ;
>>Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy