Primary Identifier | MGI:1194898 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 16 | NCBI Gene Number | 19041 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.3.0) Predicted to enable structural molecule activity. Acts upstream of or within regulation of antibacterial peptide production. Located in cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Is active in cornified envelope. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; lower urinary tract; naris; skin; and trachea. Orthologous to human PPL (periplakin). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous null mice are fertile and grossly normal with no apparent skin abnormalities. [provided by MGI curators] |