Short Description: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. This encoded protein is found in the asymmetrical unit membrane (AUM) where it can form a complex with other transmembrane 4 superfamily proteins. It may play a role in normal bladder epithelial physiology, possibly in regulating membrane permeability of superficial umbrella cells or in stabilizing the apical membrane through AUM/cytoskeletal interactions. The use of alternate polyadenylation sites has been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. More information related to gene Uroplakin 1B.
Synonyms and alternative names related to Uroplakin 1B
uroplakin 1B (UPK1B)
uroplakin 1B S homeolog (upk1b.S)
uroplakin 1A S homeolog (upk1a.S)
uroplakin 1B (upk1b)
uroplakin 1B (Upk1b)
AI413235
MGC81493
MGC81971
TSPAN20
Tspan20
UPIB
UPIb
UPK1
Upk1
upk1b
UPK1B
Gene-IDs for different species
Protein level used designations for Uroplakin 1B
uroplakin 1B
uroplakin 1b
uroplakin-1b
UP1b
tetraspan
tetraspanin-20
tspan-20
uroplakin Ib
UPIb
uroplakin IB
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