PCDHB6 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene is a member of the protocadherin beta gene cluster, one of three related gene clusters tandemly linked on chromosome five. The gene clusters demonstrate an unusual genomic organization similar to that of B-cell and T-cell receptor gene clusters. Unlike the alpha and gamma clusters, the transcripts from these genes do not share common 3' exons. These neural cadherin-like cell adhesion proteins are integral plasma membrane proteins that most likely play a critical role in the establishment and function of specific cell-cell neural connections. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2014]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
PCDHB6
Official Name
protocadherin beta 6 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:8691]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000113211
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 56130 Ensembl: ENSG00000113211
Aliases protocadherin beta 6
Synonyms PCDH-BETA6, protocadherin beta 6, protocadherin β 6
Species
Human, Homo sapiens

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human PCDHB6 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Cadherin-like
  • calcium ion binding
  • Cadherin repeat-like domain
  • Cadherin cytoplasmic C-terminal
  • identical protein binding

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
regulated by
role in cell
  • assembly

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • cellular membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human PCDHB6 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion
  • synapse assembly
  • nervous system development
  • synaptic transmission
  • cell adhesion
  • homophilic cell adhesion
  • cell-cell recognition

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • membrane
  • synapse
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • calcium ion binding

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