Contactin-Associated Protein-Like 2

Preferred Label : Contactin-Associated Protein-Like 2;

NCIt synonyms : Cell Recognition Molecule Caspr2; CNTNAP2; Contactin Associated Protein-Like 2; Contactin-Associated Protein 2;

NCIt related terms : CASPR2;

NCIt definition : Contactin-associated protein-like 2 (1331 aa, 148 kDa) is encoded by the human CNTNAP2 gene. This protein may play a role in the structural organization of axons.;

Alternative definition : CDISC: An antigen encoded by the CNTNAP2 gene and is involved in the structural organization of axons. It can be considered as an autoantigen and is commonly associated with autoimmune encephalitis and Morvan syndrome.;

Details

Origin ID

C73463;

UMLS CUI

C1438672;

OMIM relation
- Contactin-associated protein-like 2 [OMIM gene]
Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Biologically Active Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- CNTNAP2 protein, human [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
- CNTNAP2 protein, human [MeSH concept]
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- CDISC SDTM Binding Agent for Immunogenicity Tests Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SDTM Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- CNTNAP2 Gene [NCIt concept]
- Ligand Binding Protein Gene [NCIt concept]
- Receptor Gene [NCIt concept]
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- Axon [NCIt concept]
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- Cell Surface Receptor [NCIt concept]
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- Transmembrane Protein [NCIt concept]
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- Human [NCIt concept]
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- EGF-Like Domain [NCIt concept]
- Ligand Binding Domain [NCIt concept]
- Transmembrane Domain [NCIt concept]
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- Cell Adhesion Molecule Signaling Pathway [NCIt concept]
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- Ligand Binding [NCIt concept]
- Neuronal Transmission [NCIt concept]
- Receptor Signaling [NCIt concept]
- Signal Transduction [NCIt concept]

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