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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

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D062507

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