| Gene Symbol | Cav3 |
| Entrez Gene ID | 12391 |
| Full Name | caveolin 3 |
| Synonyms | AI385751,Cav-3,M-cav |
| General protein information |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
| Genome | |
| Summary | This gene belongs to the caveolin family whose members encode the major protein components of caveolae, which are invaginations of plasma membrane. The encoded protein is muscle-specific and forms homooligomers in muscle cells. The protein binds and regulates phosphofructokinase M and neuronal nitric oxide synthase. It also associates with dystrophin in muscle cells. Mutations in this gene are associated with muscular dystrophy. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2013]. |
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