Ask about this productRelated genes to: CDH5 Blocking Peptide
- Gene:
- CDH5 NIH gene
- Name:
- cadherin 5
- Previous symbol:
- -
- Synonyms:
- 7B4, CD144
- Chromosome:
- 16q21
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 1992-11-20
- Date modifiied:
- 2016-10-05
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