CLDN22
Description
The CLDN22 (claudin 22) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 4.
Claudin-22 is a protein found in humans and is encoded by the CLDN22 gene. It belongs to the group of proteins known as claudins. You can find more information about the gene and its location on the UCSC Genome Browser.
Claudin-22 plays a critical role in forming tight junctions between cells, effectively sealing off the spaces between them. This function is achieved through calcium-independent cell-adhesion activity, which directly contributes to the creation of a barrier that prevents the passage of molecules between cells.
CLDN22 is also known as CLDN21.
