CLDN5 — Claudin 5
CLDN5 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.
CLDN5's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endothelial | Arterial EC Identity Endothelial cell development | ADAM23, AGPAT2, ECHDC2, GOLGA8B, HHEX, LY6E, NDN, PERP +1 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | AWAL, BEC1, CPETRL1, TMVCF |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 22: 19523024-19527545 |
| Predicted location | Membrane |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Predicted membrane proteins, Transporters |
Function
Plays a major role in tight junction-specific obliteration of the intercellular space
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.