Claudin 4, also known as CLDN4, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CLDN4gene. It belongs to the group of claudins.
This gene encodes an integral membrane protein, which belongs to the claudin family. The protein is a component of tight junction strands and may play a role in internal organ development and function during pre- and postnatal life. This gene is deleted in Williams-Beuren syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting multiple systems.[1]
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