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WNT5A Wnt family member 5A

Gene ID: 7474, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: hWNT5A

Summary

The WNT gene family consists of structurally related genes which encode secreted signaling proteins. These proteins have been implicated in oncogenesis and in several developmental processes, including regulation of cell fate and patterning during embryogenesis. This gene encodes a member of the WNT family that signals through both the canonical and non-canonical WNT pathways. This protein is a ligand for the seven transmembrane receptor frizzled-5 and the tyrosine kinase orphan receptor 2. This protein plays an essential role in regulating developmental pathways during embryogenesis. This protein may also play a role in oncogenesis. Mutations in this gene are the cause of autosomal dominant Robinow syndrome. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]

Genomic context

Location:
3p14.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 3; NC_000003.12 (55465715..55505263, complement)
Total number of exons:
17

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