Biology:ARMCX1

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


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Armadillo repeat-containing X-linked protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ARMCX1 gene.[1][2]

This gene encodes a member of the ALEX family of proteins and may play a role in tumor suppression. The encoded protein contains a potential N-terminal transmembrane domain and two Armadillo repeats. Other proteins containing the arm repeat are involved in development, maintenance of tissue integrity, and tumorigenesis. This gene is closely localized with other family members, including ALEX2 and ALEX3, on the X chromosome.[2]

References

  1. "ALEX1, a novel human armadillo repeat protein that is expressed differentially in normal tissues and carcinomas". Biochem Biophys Res Commun 280 (1): 340–347. Feb 2001. doi:10.1006/bbrc.2000.4125. PMID 11162520. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Entrez Gene: ARMCX1 armadillo repeat containing, X-linked 1". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=51309. 

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