XKR9 — XK related 9
XKR9 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.
XKR9's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterocytes | Long-gene nuclear transcripts Technical artifact | CCDC68, DOCK9, SMCHD1, SP100, UBR2, XRN1 | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Chromosome | 8: 70669339-70790371 |
|---|---|
| Predicted location | Membrane |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Predicted membrane proteins, Transporters |
| Biological process | Apoptosis |
Function
Phospholipid scramblase that promotes phosphatidylserine exposure on apoptotic cell surface. Phosphatidylserine is a specific marker only present at the surface of apoptotic cells and acts as a specific signal for engulfment
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.