NCIt definition : Cadherin-3 (829 aa, 91 kDa) is encoded by the human CDH3 gene. This protein is involved
in calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion.;
NCIt note : Encoded by human CDH3 Gene (CDH Family), 829-amino acid 91 kD (precursor) Placental
Cadherin is a homophilic Ca(2 )-dependent cell-cell adhesion type I membrane glycoprotein
comprised of five extracellular cadherin repeats, a transmembrane region, and a highly
conserved cytoplasmic tail. Aberrant expression is observed in cervical adenocarcinomas.
Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy is caused by production of a truncated
protein resulting from a homozygous nucleotide deletion.;