SMTNL1 smoothelin like 1 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 219537)
Symbol: SMTNL1
Full name: smoothelin like 1
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: CHASM
Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is involved in the contraction of both striated and smooth muscle. During pregnancy, the encoded protein interacts with progesterone receptor to attenuate the expression of contractile and metabolic proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]
Expression: Biased expression in esophagus (RPKM 3.0), prostate (RPKM 1.5) and 7 other tissues
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 12678bp
Exon count: 8