Primary Identifier | MGI:1888992 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 17 | NCBI Gene Number | 56047 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to be involved in cell-matrix adhesion. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including body cavity or lining; genitourinary system; gut; heart; and respiratory system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in ovarian cancer; pancreas disease; pancreatic cancer; and pancreatic ductal carcinoma. Orthologous to human MSLN (mesothelin). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for disruptions in this allele display a normal phenotype. [provided by MGI curators] |