Protein
Gene:
CTNNA2 (official gene symbol)Other symbol:
CTNNA2CT family:
CT 114CT identifier:
CT 114RefSeq :
Cellular localization
| Subcellular Localization | Cell type | Methodology | PMID |
|---|---|---|---|
| cytoplasm (by similarity) | cerebral cortex and hippocampus cells | "In situ" hybridization | 14970752 |
| cytoplasm (by similarity) | neuron cell bodies | IHC | 14970752 |
Protein function and interaction
Alpha N-catenin (CTNNA2) acts as a linker between cadherin adhesion receptors and the actin cytoskeleton and is essential for the stability of synaptic contacts (Abe et al., 2003 PMID: 15034585) (by similarity).