ARMCX3 explained

Armadillo repeat-containing X-linked protein 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ARMCX3 gene.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

This gene encodes a member of the ALEX family of proteins which may play a role in tumor suppression. The encoded protein contains a potential N-terminal transmembrane domain and a single Armadillo repeat. Other proteins containing the arm repeat are involved in development, maintenance of tissue integrity, and tumorigenesis. This gene is closely localized with other family members on the X chromosome. Three transcript variants encoding the same protein have been identified for this gene.

Further reading

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Notes and References

1. Kurochkin IV, Yonemitsu N, Funahashi SI, Nomura H . ALEX1, a novel human armadillo repeat protein that is expressed differentially in normal tissues and carcinomas . Biochem Biophys Res Commun . 280 . 1 . 340–7 . Feb 2001 . 11162520 . 10.1006/bbrc.2000.4125 .
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3. Mou Z, Tapper AR, Gardner PD . The Armadillo Repeat-containing Protein, ARMCX3, Physically and Functionally Interacts with the Developmental Regulatory Factor Sox10 . J Biol Chem . 284 . 20 . 13629–40 . May 2009 . 19304657 . 2679464 . 10.1074/jbc.M901177200 . free .
4. Web site: Entrez Gene: ARMCX3 armadillo repeat containing, X-linked 3.