VIT — Vitrin
VIT 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.
VIT's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibroblasts | PI16+ Fibroblast Identity ECM production | AADACL2, ADAMTSL4, ARHGAP29, C16orf89, CADM3, CD248, CLEC3B, CYP4B1 +10 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Chromosome | 2: 36696690-36814794 |
|---|---|
| Predicted location | Intracellular, Secreted |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Predicted intracellular proteins, Predicted secreted proteins |
| Biological process | Neurogenesis |
Function
Promotes matrix assembly and cell adhesiveness. Plays a role in spinal cord formation by regulating the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.