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MGP003157

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameclaudin 5
Protein EntryCLD5_HUMAN
UniProt IDO00501
SpeciesHuman
Comments
Comment typeDescription
FunctionPlays a major role in tight junction-specific obliteration of the intercellular space. {ECO:0000250}.
SimilarityBelongs to the claudin family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationCell junction, tight junction. Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
SubunitDirectly interacts with TJP1/ZO-1, TJP2/ZO-2 and TJP3/ZO- 3. Interacts with MPDZ (By similarity). {ECO:0000250}.
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