MSTN — Myostatin
MSTN 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.
MSTN's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibroblasts | BMP-Wnt Niche Signaling Developmental | CHMP4C, DCAF12L1, DIRAS1, DPEP2, GIPC3, ITGA9, LUZP2, MYEF2 +8 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | GDF8 |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 2: 190055700-190062729 |
| Predicted location | Secreted |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Disease related genes, Human disease related genes, Predicted secreted proteins |
| Molecular function | Cytokine, Growth factor, Heparin-binding |
Function
Acts specifically as a negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.