MeSH definition : A claudin subtype that is found localized to TIGHT JUNCTIONS in VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL
CELLS. The protein was initially identified as one of several proteins which are deleted
in VELOCARDIOFACIAL SYNDROME and may play an important role in maintaining the integrity
of the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER.;
MeSH synonym : transmembrane protein deleted in velocardiofacial syndrome; claudin 5; TMVCF protein;
A claudin subtype that is found localized to TIGHT JUNCTIONS in VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL
CELLS. The protein was initially identified as one of several proteins which are deleted
in VELOCARDIOFACIAL SYNDROME and may play an important role in maintaining the integrity
of the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER.