BFSP1 — Beaded filament structural protein 1
BFSP1 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
BFSP1's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma-delta T cells | Tissue-resident gd T Tissue residence | AKR1C3, ASCL2, CARNS1, CD320, CES1, CMKLR1, CTBP2, CXCR1 +21 more |
About the gene
| Synonyms | CP115, CP94, filensin, LIFL-H |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 20: 17493905-17569220 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Disease related genes, Human disease related genes, Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Molecular function | Eye lens protein |
Function
Required for the correct formation of lens intermediate filaments as part of a complex composed of BFSP1, BFSP2 and CRYAA. Involved in altering the calcium regulation of MIP water permeability.
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.