| Gene Symbol |
BLNK
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| Gene Synonyms |
AGM4 BASH Bca BLNK-S Ly-57 LY57 Lyw-57 SLP-65 SLP65 |
| Gene Full Name |
B cell linker |
| Gene Summary |
This gene encodes a cytoplasmic linker or adaptor protein that plays a critical role in B cell development. This protein bridges B cell receptor-associated kinase activation with downstream signaling pathways, thereby affecting various biological functions. The phosphorylation of five tyrosine residues is necessary for this protein to nucleate distinct signaling effectors following B cell receptor activation. Mutations in this gene cause hypoglobulinemia and absent B cells, a disease in which the pro- to pre-B-cell transition is developmentally blocked. Deficiency in this protein has also been shown in some cases of pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2012] |
| Alternative Names |
B cell adaptor containing SH2 domain B-cell activation B-cell adapter containing a SH2 domain protein B-cell adapter containing a Src homology 2 domain protein BCA cytoplasmic adapter protein lymphocyte antigen 57 MGC111051 Src homology 2 domain-containing leukocyte protein of 65 kDa Src homology [SH2] domain-containing leukocyte protein of 65 kD |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
50KD(observed:39kDa) |
| Cellular Localization |
Cell membrane, Cytoplasm, Membrane |