Gene:
a disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 17 (tumor necrosis factor, alpha, converting enzyme)
Gene ID:
207579
Symbol:
ADAM17
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes a disintegrin and metalloprotease (ADAM) domain 17, which is a member of the ADAM protein family. Members of this family are membrane-anchored proteins structurally related to snake venom disintegrins, and have been implicated in a variety of biologic processes involving cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, including fertilization, muscle development, and neurogenesis. The member encoded by this gene functions as a tumor necrosis factor-alpha converting enzyme; binds mitotic arrest deficient 2 protein; and also plays a prominent role in the activation of the Notch signaling pathway. This gene contains 19 exons and alternative splicing generates 2 transcripts.