| Gene Symbol |
MFAP5
|
| Gene Synonyms |
AAT9 MAGP-2 MAGP2 MFAP-5 MP25 |
| Gene Full Name |
microfibril associated protein 5 |
| Gene Summary |
This gene encodes a 25-kD microfibril-associated glycoprotein which is a component of microfibrils of the extracellular matrix. The encoded protein promotes attachment of cells to microfibrils via alpha-V-beta-3 integrin. Deficiency of this gene in mice results in neutropenia. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014] |
| Alternative Names |
microfibril-associated glycoprotein 2 microfibril-associated glycoprotein-2 microfibrillar associated protein 5 MP25 THE1A-MFAP5 |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
19kDa(observed:15kDa) |
| Cellular Localization |
Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix |