Tenascin-X

The TNXB gene is a protein-encoding gene for the protein tenascin-X. Tenascin-X has an import role im connective tissues (the tissues that support muscles, joints, organs, and skin).

Alternative names
The gene TNXB is also known as:
 * Hexabrachion-like protein
 * HXBL
 * Tenascin XB
 * Tenascin XB1
 * Tenascin XB2
 * TENX
 * TENX_HUMAN
 * TNX
 * TNXB1
 * TNXB2
 * TNXBS
 * XB
 * XBS

Function
According to research, tenascin-X helps regulate the production and assembly of some types of collagens, and affects the elasticity of the skin.

Mutations in TNXB are associated with the connective tissue disease Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

Learn more

 * TNXB gene - MedlinePlus
 * TNXB gene - Gene cards