Full name: discs large MAGUK scaffold protein 5

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: LP-DLG; P-DLG5; PDLG

Summary: This gene encodes a member of the family of discs large (DLG) homologs, a subset of the membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) superfamily. The MAGUK proteins are composed of a catalytically inactive guanylate kinase domain, in addition to PDZ and SH3 domains, and are thought to function as scaffolding molecules at sites of cell-cell contact. The protein encoded by this gene localizes to the plasma membrane and cytoplasm, and interacts with components of adherens junctions and the cytoskeleton. It is proposed to function in the transmission of extracellular signals to the cytoskeleton and in the maintenance of epithelial cell structure. Alternative splice variants have been described but their biological nature has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Broad expression in placenta (RPKM 23.0), skin (RPKM 17.3) and 22 other tissues

Gene size: 149946bp

Exon count: 44