Full name: tetraspanin 9

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: NET-5; NET5; PP1057

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. Alternatively spliced transcripts encoding the same protein have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009]

Expression: Broad expression in heart (RPKM 31.5), placenta (RPKM 20.4) and 23 other tissues

Gene size: 209181bp

Exon count: 15