Gene Symbol |
AMELX
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Entrez Gene |
265
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Alt Symbol |
AI1E, AIH1, ALGN, AMG, AMGL, AMGX
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Species |
Human
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Gene Type |
protein-coding
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Description |
amelogenin, X-linked
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Other Description |
amelogenesis imperfecta 1|amelogenin (X chromosome, amelogenesis imperfecta 1)|amelogenin (amelogenesis imperfecta 1, X-linked)|amelogenin, X isoform
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Swissprots |
Q9UCA7 Q96NW6 Q99217
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Accessions |
AAA62826 AAC21581 AAK77213 ABY48705 CAA32613 EAW98792 EAW98793 EAW98794 Q99217 AF436849 AAL30432 BC069118 AAH69118 BC074951 AAH74951 M86932 AAA51717 S67147 AAB29184 XM_011545489 XP_011543791 NM_001142 NP_001133 NM_182680 NP_872621 NM_182681 NP_872622
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Function |
Plays a role in biomineralization. Seems to regulate the formation of crystallites during the secretory stage of tooth enamel development. Thought to play a major role in the structural organization and mineralization of developing enamel.
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Subcellular Location |
Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix.
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