NCIt definition : Fibrocystin (4074 aa, 447 kDa) is encoded by the human PKHD1 gene. This protein may
be involved in receptor signaling that promotes differentiation of the kidney and
biliary system.;
NCIt note : Fibrocystin may undergo processing similar to Notch family proteins, including posttranslational
convertase cleavage yielding a mature two chain form, followed by transmembrane domain
shedding and gamma-secretase-dependent release of a intracellular carboxyl-terminal
fragment that translocates to the nucleus. (OMIM);