Protein Name cellular communication network factor 1
Organism Homo sapiens
Gene ID 3491
Gene Symbol

CCN1

UniProt O00622 (CCN1_HUMAN), Q6FI18 (Q6FI18_HUMAN)
Relationships Total Number of functionally related compound(s) : 179
Total Number of Articles : 238
Description

cellular communication network factor 1

Gene Summary

The secreted protein encoded by this gene is growth factor-inducible and promotes the adhesion of endothelial cells. The encoded protein interacts with several integrins and with heparan sulfate proteoglycan. This protein also plays a role in cell proliferation, differentiation, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and extracellular matrix formation. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]

synonyms
  • CCN family member 1
  • IBP-10
  • IGF-binding protein 10
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Properties