Bovine, Canine, Equine, Guinea pig, Human, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat, Zebrafish
Immunogen:
The immunogen is a synthetic peptide directed towards the N terminal region of human ANKH
Alternative Synonym:
ANK, CMDJ, HANK, MANK, CCAL2, CPPDD, SLC62A1
ANKH regulates intra- and extracellular levels of inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi), probably functioning as PPi transporter.This gene encodes a multipass transmembrane protein that is expressed in joints and other tissues and controls pyrophosphate levels in cultured cells. Progressive ankylosis-mediated control of pyrophosphate levels has been suggested as a possible mechanism regulating tissue calcification and susceptibility to arthritis in higher animals. Mutations in this gene have been associated with autosomal dominant craniometaphyseal dysplasia. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Entrez Gene record to access additional publications.