Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types.
基因名
CDH16
蛋白名
Cadherin-16
亚细胞定位
Cell membrane.
组织特异性
Kidney specific.
相似性
Contains 6 cadherin domains.
功能
Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types.