Primary Identifier | MGI:98732 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 2 | NCBI Gene Number | 21818 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable calcium ion binding activity; protein-glutamine gamma-glutamyltransferase activity; and structural molecule activity. Predicted to be involved in keratinocyte differentiation and peptide cross-linking. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; integumental system; musculoskeletal system; and nervous system. Orthologous to human TGM3 (transglutaminase 3). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for an ENU or null mutation exhibit rough-looking, curly hair. Null mutants display delayed skin barrier formation, loss of vibrissae, and brittle hairs. [provided by MGI curators] |