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LAG3 lymphocyte activating 3

Gene ID: 3902, updated on 7-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CD223

Summary

Lymphocyte-activation protein 3 belongs to Ig superfamily and contains 4 extracellular Ig-like domains. The LAG3 gene contains 8 exons. The sequence data, exon/intron organization, and chromosomal localization all indicate a close relationship of LAG3 to CD4. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
12p13.31
Sequence:
Chromosome: 12; NC_000012.12 (6772520..6778455)
Total number of exons:
8

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