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WNT5A Protein

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WNT5A Protein Definition

Encoded by human WNT5A Gene (WNT Family), 365-aa 41-kDa (precursor) WNT5A Protein, a cysteine-rich secreted glycoprotein growth factor, is involved in embryonic cell migration and axis induction. Frizzled-5 is a 7 transmembrane receptor for WNT5A ligand, which shows 98%, 98% and 87% amino acid identity to mouse, rat, and xenopus Wnt5A proteins. (NCI)

WNT5A Protein Synonyms

WNT5A Protein, WNT5A, WNT5A Gene Product

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