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Fibronectin Type III Domain-Containing Protein 5

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Fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 (212 aa, ~24 kDa) is encoded by the human FNDC5 gene. This protein plays a role in the cellular response to physical reactivity. [ ]

Term info

Label

Fibronectin Type III Domain-Containing Protein 5

Synonyms
  • FNDC5
  • Fibronectin Type III Domain Containing Protein 5
  • Fibronectin Type III Domain-Containing Protein 5
  • Fibronectin Type III Repeat-Containing Protein 2
DesignNote

Following removal of the signal peptide, fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 is cleaved C-terminally after amino acid residue 143, which removes the transmembrane microbody targeting signal, yielding the secreted protein irisin. (UniProt)

NCI META CUI

CL937842

OMIM Number

611906

Preferred Name

Fibronectin Type III Domain-Containing Protein 5

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Swiss Prot

Q8NAU1

code

C158412