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GeneQ18033810· pop 5· linked from 2 articles

Also known as claudin 9, DFNB116

Claudin-9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CLDN9 gene. It belongs to the group of claudins.

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Within Vinony's link graph, CLDN9 is referenced by 2 other articles, and connects out to PubMed, human chromosome 16 and Ensembl genome database project.

It is catalogued under the topic Genes on human chromosome 16.

Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.

Gene data

CLDN9
Name
claudin 9
Type
protein-coding
Position
3,012,923–3,014,505 (+)
Aliases
DFNB116
RefSeq RNA
NM_020982.4
RefSeq protein
NP_066192.1

This gene encodes a member of the claudin family. Claudins are integral membrane proteins and components of tight junction strands. Tight junction strands serve as a physical barrier to prevent solutes and water from passing freely through the paracellular space between epithelial or endothelial cell sheets, and also play critical roles in maintaining cell polarity and signal transductions. This protein is one of the entry cofactors for hepatitis C virus. Mouse studies revealed that this gene is required for the preservation of sensory cells in the hearing organ and the gene deficiency is associated with deafness. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2010].

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claudin 9

Symbol
CLDN9
Biotype
Protein coding
Organism
Homo sapiens
Location
16:3,012,923-3,014,505
Strand
Forward (+)
Assembly
GRCh38
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
gene
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HomoloGene ID
10656
found in taxon
Homo sapiens
genomic end
3064506
genomic start
3012923
cytogenetic location
16p13.3
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Encyclopedic overview

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Claudin-9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CLDN9 gene. It belongs to the group of claudins.

This gene is expressed in the inner ear, olfactory epithelium, and anterior pituitary gland and is involved in hearing.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “CLDN9” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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