Full name: platelet derived growth factor C

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: FALLOTEIN; SCDGF

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the platelet-derived growth factor family. The four members of this family are mitogenic factors for cells of mesenchymal origin and are characterized by a core motif of eight cysteines. This gene product appears to form only homodimers. It differs from the platelet-derived growth factor alpha and beta polypeptides in having an unusual N-terminal domain, the CUB domain. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2010]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in endometrium (RPKM 16.6), prostate (RPKM 13.9) and 24 other tissues

Gene size: 211346bp

Exon count: 10