Harman Patil (Editor)

UPK3A

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Species
  
Human

Entrez
  
7380

Human
  
Mouse

Ensembl
  
ENSG00000100373

UPK3A

Aliases
  
UPK3A, UP3A, UPIII, UPIIIA, UPK3, uroplakin 3A

External IDs
  
MGI: 98914 HomoloGene: 5066 GeneCards: UPK3A

Uroplakin-3a is a protein that in humans is encoded by the UPK3A gene. It is found in the inner membrane of the urinary bladder and contributes to the strength and that membrane and to the membrane's ability to stretch when the bladder is full. It is also found in the renal pelvis, ureter, and prostatic urethra.

References

UPK3A Wikipedia