Tenascin-X
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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).[1]
Alternative names[edit | edit source]
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[1]
Function[edit | edit source]
According to research, tenascin-X helps regulate the production and assembly of some types of collagens, and affects the elasticity of the skin.[1][2]
Mutations in TNXB are associated with the connective tissue disease Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).[1]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
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Learn more[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "TNXB gene". MedlinePlus Genetics. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ↑ "TNXB - Gene card". Gene cards. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
