Primary Identifier | MGI:103190 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 16 | NCBI Gene Number | 17063 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable protein homodimerization activity. Predicted to be involved in maintenance of gastrointestinal epithelium. Predicted to be located in apical plasma membrane; cytosol; and extracellular space. Is expressed in midgut and submandibular gland. Orthologous to human MUC13 (mucin 13, cell surface associated). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a null allele exhibit increased sensitivity to DSS-induced colitis. [provided by MGI curators] |