armadillo repeat containing 5
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The ARMC5 gene provides instructions for making a protein about which little is known. It is found mainly in the fluid surrounding the cell nucleus (cytoplasm), and studies suggest that its function depends on interacting with other proteins. It is thought to act as a tumour suppressor, which means that it helps to prevent cells from growing and dividing too rapidly or in an uncontrolled way.
Normal function
The ARMC5 gene provides instructions for making a protein about which little is known. It is found mainly in the fluid surrounding the cell nucleus (cytoplasm), and studies suggest that its function depends on interacting with other proteins. It is thought to act as a tumour suppressor, which means that it helps to prevent cells from growing and dividing too rapidly or in an uncontrolled way.
Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome
Other names
FLJ13063
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Further reading and references
- armadillo repeat containing 5; MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
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