CNTN4 — Contactin 4
CNTN4 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 2 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.
CNTN4's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterocytes | Long-gene nuclear transcripts Technical artifact | GPR15LG, GPR160, GRIA4, HSD11B2, OSBPL8, PCLO, PPP2R3A | View in SCUBA |
| Smooth muscle cells | Neural Adhesion Program Development | CHL1, DSEL, EMID1, F3, IGFBP3, MATN2, SSC5D, STMN2 +1 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | BIG-2 |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 3: 2098813-3057959 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Disease related genes, Plasma proteins, Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Biological process | Cell adhesion |
Function
Contactins mediate cell surface interactions during nervous system development. Has some neurite outgrowth-promoting activity. May be involved in synaptogenesis
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.