Full name: microtubule associated protein 7

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: E-MAP-115; EMAP115

Summary: The product of this gene is a microtubule-associated protein that is predominantly expressed in cells of epithelial origin. Microtubule-associated proteins are thought to be involved in microtubule dynamics, which is essential for cell polarization and differentiation. This protein has been shown to be able to stabilize microtubules, and may serve to modulate microtubule functions. Studies of the related mouse protein also suggested an essential role in microtubule function required for spermatogenesis. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2010]

Expression: Broad expression in kidney (RPKM 10.5), brain (RPKM 10.5) and 21 other tissues

Gene size: 207689bp

Exon count: 21