Gene:
betacellulin
Gene ID:
200808
Symbol:
BTC
Species:
1000
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the mammalian members of the EGF family of growth factors. It is synthesized primarily as a transmembrane precursor, which is then processed to mature molecule by proteolytic events. This encoded protein is a ligand for the EGF receptor. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been described, but the full-length nature of some of these variants has not been determined.