Full name: epithelial mitogen

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: ALGV3072; EPG; PRO9904

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the epidermal growth factor family. Members of this family are ligands for the epidermal growth factor receptor and play a role in cell survival, proliferation and migration. This protein has been reported to have high mitogenic activity but low affinity for its receptor. Expression of this transcript and protein have been reported in cancer specimens of the breast, bladder, and prostate. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2012]

Expression: Restricted expression toward esophagus (RPKM 11.2)

Gene size: 8320bp

Exon count: 6