FRMPD4

FRMPD4

FRMPD4

Protein-coding gene in humans

FERM and PDZ domain containing 4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FRMPD4 gene. [5]

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Function

This gene encodes a multi-domain (WW, PDZ, FERM) containing protein. Through its interaction with other proteins (such as PSD-95), it functions as a positive regulator of dendritic spine morphogenesis and density, and is required for the maintenance of excitatory synaptic transmission.

References

  1. [1]
    GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000169933 – Ensembl, May 2017
  2. [2]
    GRCm38: Ensembl release 89: ENSMUSG00000049176 – Ensembl, May 2017
  3. [3]
    "Human PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  4. [4]
    "Mouse PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  5. [5]
    "Entrez Gene: FERM and PDZ domain containing 4". Retrieved 2016-10-01.

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