Full name: tenascin C

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: 150-225; DFNA56; GMEM; GP; HXB; JI; TN; TN-C

Summary: This gene encodes an extracellular matrix protein with a spatially and temporally restricted tissue distribution. This protein is homohexameric with disulfide-linked subunits, and contains multiple EGF-like and fibronectin type-III domains. It is implicated in guidance of migrating neurons as well as axons during development, synaptic plasticity, and neuronal regeneration. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]

Expression: Broad expression in appendix (RPKM 76.9), endometrium (RPKM 19.4) and 15 other tissues

Gene size: 98583bp

Exon count: 32