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Preferred term

Claudin-5  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A claudin subtype that is found localized to TIGHT JUNCTIONS in VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS. The protein was initially identified as one of several proteins which are deleted in VELOCARDIOFACIAL SYNDROME and may play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Claudin 5
  • TMVCF Protein
  • Transmembrane Protein Deleted in Velocardiofacial Syndrome

In other languages

  • French

  • Protéine transmembranaire délétée dans le syndrome cardio-vélo-facial
  • Protéine transmembranaire délétée dans le syndrome vélocardiofacial

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HJV87QK2-9

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