BOC
Function
Component of a cell-surface receptor complex that mediates cell-cell interactions between muscle precursor cells. Promotes differentiation of myogenic cells.
Post-translational modifications
N-glycosylated.
Tissue Specificity
Detected in skeletal muscle, heart, thymus, kidney and small intestine. Detected at lower levels in brain, placenta, lung and colon mucosa.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Single-pass type I membrane protein
- Enriched at sites of cell-cell contact.
Alternative names
UNQ604/PRO1190, BOC, Brother of CDO, Protein BOC