Primary Identifier | MGI:2441844 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 2 | NCBI Gene Number | 211499 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Involved in detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of touch. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane and ruffle. Predicted to be active in Golgi cisterna membrane. Is expressed in facial ganglion. Orthologous to human TMEM87A (transmembrane protein 87A). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a null allele display loss of touch sensitivity. [provided by MGI curators] |