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CDH7

Domain

Three calcium ions are usually bound at the interface of each cadherin domain and rigidify the connections, imparting a strong curvature to the full-length ectodomain.

Function

Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types.

Cellular localization

  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein

Alternative names

  • Cadherin-7
  • CDH7
  • CDH7L1

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

87086Da