This gene encodes a cell surface protein that is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. The encoded protein consists of four N-terminal immunoglobulin-like domains, six fibronectin type III domains, a transmembrane domain and a C-terminal internal domain that shares homology with the tumor suppressor candidate gene DCC. This protein may be involved in cell growth and differentiation and in cell-cell adhesion. Defects in this gene are associated with cell proliferation in certain cancers. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2010],
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Function:
Alternative products:Additional isoforms seem to exist,Function:May be involved as a regulatory protein in the transition of undifferentiated proliferating cells to their differentiated state. May also function as a cell adhesion molecule in a broad spectrum of embryonic and adult tissues.,similarity:Belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. DCC family.,similarity:Contains 4 Ig-like C2-type (immunoglobulin-like) domains.,similarity:Contains 6 fibronectin type-III domains.,tissue specificity:Widely expressed and also in cancer cell lines.,
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Cellular Localization:
Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.