Gene Family: Claudins (CLDN)
A subset of
:
Tetraspan junctional complex superfamily
Claudin: Claudins are a family of proteins that are the most important components of the tight junctions, where they establish the paracellular barrier that controls the flow of molecules in the intercellular space between the cells of an epithelium. They have four transmembrane domains, with the N-terminus and the C-terminus in the cytoplasm. [Source: Wikipedia]
Genes contained within the family: 23
| Approved Symbol | Approved Name | Previous Symbols | Synonyms | Chromosome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLDN1 | claudin 1 | SEMP1, ILVASC | 3q28 | |
| CLDN2 | claudin 2 | Xq22.3 | ||
| CLDN3 | claudin 3 | C7orf1, CPETR2 | RVP1, CPE-R2, HRVP1 | 7q11.23 |
| CLDN4 | claudin 4 | CPETR, CPETR1 | CPE-R, WBSCR8, hCPE-R | 7q11.23 |
| CLDN5 | claudin 5 | AWAL, TMVCF | CPETRL1, BEC1 | 22q11.21 |
| CLDN6 | claudin 6 | 16p13.3 | ||
| CLDN7 | claudin 7 | CEPTRL2, CPETRL2 | Hs.84359 | 17p13.1 |
| CLDN8 | claudin 8 | 21q22.11 | ||
| CLDN9 | claudin 9 | 16p13.3 | ||
| CLDN10 | claudin 10 | OSP-L, CPETRL3 | 13q32.1 | |
| CLDN11 | claudin 11 | OTM | OSP | 3q26.2 |
| CLDN12 | claudin 12 | 7q21.13 | ||
| CLDN14 | claudin 14 | DFNB29 | 21q22.13 | |
| CLDN15 | claudin 15 | 7q22.1 | ||
| CLDN16 | claudin 16 | PCLN1, HOMG3 | 3q28 | |
| CLDN17 | claudin 17 | MGC126552, MGC126554 | 21q21.3 | |
| CLDN18 | claudin 18 | SFTPJ | 3q22.3 | |
| CLDN19 | claudin 19 | 1p34.2 | ||
| CLDN20 | claudin 20 | 6q25.3 | ||
| CLDN22 | claudin 22 | CLDN21 | 4q35.1 | |
| CLDN23 | claudin 23 | CLDNL | 8p23.1 | |
| CLDN24 | claudin 24 | CLDN21 | 4q35.1 | |
| CLDN25 | claudin 25 | 11q23.2 |
