TSPAN18

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Description

The TSPAN18 (tetraspanin 18) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.

Tetraspanin 18 is a protein produced in humans by the TSPAN18 gene.

TSPAN18 contributes to the regulation of calcium signaling and the release of von Willebrand factor (VWF) in response to inflammation.

TSPAN18 is also known as TSPAN.

Associated Diseases

• schizophrenia
• cancer
• diabetes mellitus, permanent neonatal 4
• diabetes mellitus, transient neonatal, 3
• permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus 1
• hemoglobin E-beta-thalassemia syndrome
• hemoglobin D disease
• hyperinsulinism due to INSR deficiency
• platelet-type von Willebrand disease
• hyperinsulinism due to glucokinase deficiency
• hemoglobin E disease
• glycogen storage disorder due to hepatic glycogen synthase deficiency