Gene:
PTK7 protein tyrosine kinase 7
Gene ID:
204763
Symbol:
PTK7
Species:
1000
Description:
Receptor protein tyrosine kinases transduce extracellular signals across the cell membrane. A subgroup of these kinases lack detectable catalytic tyrosine kinase activity but retain roles in signal transduction. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of this subgroup of tyrosine kinases and may function as a cell adhesion molecule. This gene is thought to be expressed in colon carcinomas but not in normal colon, and therefore may be a marker for or may be involved in tumor progression. Five transcript variants encoding five different isoforms have been found for this gene.