METRN Gene Summary [Human]
Meteorin regulates glial cell differentiation and promotes the formation of axonal networks during neurogenesis (Nishino et al., 2004 [PubMed 15085178]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | METRN |
| Official Name | meteorin, glial cell differentiation regulator [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:14151] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000103260 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | meteorin, glial cell differentiation regulator |
| Synonyms | 1810034B16Rik, C16ORF23, c380A1.2, EyeLinc16, Hyrac, Meteorin, meteorin, glial cell differentiation regulator, MGC2601, RGD1306222 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Extracellular Space
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human METRN gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- positive regulation of axonogenesis
- signal transduction
- axonogenesis
- radial glial cell differentiation
- glial cell differentiation
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- extracellular space
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- hormone activity