CNTN3
Description
The CNTN3 (contactin 3) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 3.
Contactin-3 is a protein encoded by the CNTN3 gene in humans. This gene's location and details can be accessed in the UCSC Genome Browser.
Contactins play a crucial role in cell interactions during the development of the nervous system. This protein exhibits some capacity to promote the growth of neurites.
CNTN3 is also known as BIG-1, PANG, PCS.
Associated Diseases
- tuberous sclerosis
- substance abuse
- hypertriglyceridemia 2
- cholesterol-ester transfer protein deficiency
- hypoalphalipoproteinemia, primary, 1
- homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
