| Gene Symbol | PSPN |
| Entrez Gene ID | 5623 |
| Full Name | persephin |
| Synonyms | PSP |
| General protein information |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Homo sapiens(Human) |
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| Summary | This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the GDNF (glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor) subfamily and TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature protein. This protein signals through the RET receptor tyrosine kinase and a GPI-linked coreceptor, and promotes survival of neuronal populations. This protein may play a role in cell death, and nervous system development and function. Elevated expression of this gene has been observed in oral squamous cell carcinoma. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]. |
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