Cadherin-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH4 gene. [5] [6] [7]
This gene is a classical cadherin from the cadherin superfamily. The encoded protein is a calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion glycoprotein composed of five extracellular cadherin repeats, a transmembrane region and a highly conserved cytoplasmic tail. Based on studies in chicken and mouse, this cadherin is thought to play an important role during brain segmentation and neuronal outgrowth. In addition, a role in kidney and muscle development is indicated. Of particular interest are studies showing stable cis-heterodimers of cadherins 2 and 4 in cotransfected cell lines. Previously thought to interact in an exclusively homophilic manner, this is the first evidence of cadherin heterodimerization. [7]
Cadherin-4 has been shown to interact with:
T-cadherin also known as cadherin 13, H-cadherin (heart) (CDH13) is a unique member of cadherin superfamily because it lacks the transmembrane and cytoplasmic domains and is anchored to the cells membrane through the GPI anchor. Classical cadherins are necessary for cell–cell contacts, dynamic regulation of morphogenetic processes in embryos and tissue integrity in adult organism. Cadherins function as membrane receptors mediating outside-in signals, activating small GTPases and beta-catenin/Wnt pathway, and resulting in dynamic cytoskeleton reorganization and changes in the phenotype.
Cadherin-2 also known as Neural cadherin (N-cadherin), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH2 gene. CDH2 has also been designated as CD325 . Cadherin-2 is a transmembrane protein expressed in multiple tissues and functions to mediate cell–cell adhesion. In cardiac muscle, Cadherin-2 is an integral component in adherens junctions residing at intercalated discs, which function to mechanically and electrically couple adjacent cardiomyocytes. Alterations in expression and integrity of Cadherin-2 has been observed in various forms of disease, including human dilated cardiomyopathy. Variants in CDH2 have also been identified to cause a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder.
Cadherin 5, type 2 or VE-cadherin also known as CD144, is a type of cadherin. It is encoded by the human gene CDH5.
Cadherin EGF LAG seven-pass G-type receptor 1 also known as flamingo homolog 2 or cadherin family member 9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CELSR1 gene.
Cadherin-11 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH11 gene.
Cadherin-6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH6 gene.
Cadherin-15 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH15 gene.
CAMP responsive element binding protein-like 1, also known as CREBL1, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CREBL1 gene.
Cadherin-16 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH16 gene.
Cadherin-17 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH17 gene.
BET1 homolog is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BET1 gene.
Protocadherin-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PCDH1 gene.
Protocadherin gamma-C3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PCDHGC3 gene.
Anaphase-promoting complex subunit 7 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ANAPC7 gene. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Cadherin-12 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH12 gene.
Cadherin-8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH8 gene.
Rab9 effector protein with Kelch motifs also known as p40 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the RABEPK gene.
Glypican-6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPC6 gene.
Cadherin 10 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH10 gene.
Cadherin 9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH9 gene.