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Claudin-5 MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Claudin-5
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.940.200.500
Unique ID
D062507
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D062507
Scope Note
A claudin subtype that is found localized to TIGHT JUNCTIONS in VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS. The protein was initially identified as one of several proteins which are deleted in VELOCARDIOFACIAL SYNDROME and may play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER.
Entry Term(s)
Claudin 5
TMVCF Protein
Transmembrane Protein Deleted in Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Claudins (2011-2012)
Membrane Proteins (1997-2010)
See Also
DiGeorge Syndrome
Public MeSH Note
2013
History Note
2013
Date Established
2013/01/01
Date of Entry
2012/07/03
Revision Date
2016/01/15
Claudin-5 Preferred
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