Gene Symbol |
AMELY
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Entrez Gene |
266
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Alt Symbol |
AMGL, AMGY
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Species |
Human
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Gene Type |
protein-coding
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Description |
amelogenin, Y-linked
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Other Description |
amelogenin (Y chromosome)|amelogenin, Y isoform
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Swissprots |
Q99218 Q6RWT1
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Accessions |
AAA62827 CAA32612 EAW59129 Q99218 AY487421 AAR39431 BC069138 AAH69138 BC074976 AAH74976 BC074977 AAH74977 M86933 AAA51718 XM_011531472 XP_011529774 NM_001143 NP_001134
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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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