Concept information
Preferred term
Claudin-5
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Claudin 5
- TMVCF Protein
- Transmembrane Protein Deleted in Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Scope note
- A claudin subtype that is found localized to TIGHT JUNCTIONS in VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS. The protein was initially identified as one of several proteins which are deleted in VELOCARDIOFACIAL SYNDROME and may play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER.
History note
- 2013
In other languages
-
Finnish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D062507
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