| Gene Symbol |
HECA
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| Entrez Gene |
51696
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| Alt Symbol |
HDC, HDCL, HHDC, dJ225E12.1
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| Species |
Human
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| Gene Type |
protein-coding
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| Description |
headcase homolog (Drosophila)
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| Other Description |
headcase protein homolog
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| Swissprots |
Q9UBI9
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| Accessions |
BAA85333 EAW47901 Q9UBI9 AB033492 BAA85322 AJ420550 BC070068 AAH70068 NM_016217 NP_057301
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| Function |
May play an important role in some human cancers. May be part of the regulatory mechanism in the development of epithelial tube networks such as the circulatory system and lungs. {ECO:0000303|PubMed:11696983}.
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| Tissue Specificity |
Expressed in all tissues examined. Highest levels are in the spleen, thymus, peripheral blood and heart. Lowest in the kidney and pancreas. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11696983}.
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