Armadillo repeat-containing protein 5
Definition:
Involved in fetal development, T-cell function and adrenal gland growth homeostasis (By similarity). Negatively regulates adrenal cells survival. Plays a role in steroidogenesis, modulates steroidogenic enzymes expression and cortisol production.
References:
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[1]. Guillaume Assié, et al. ARMC5 mutations in macronodular adrenal hyperplasia with Cushing's syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2013 Nov 28;369(22):2105-14. [Content Brief]
[2]. Isadora P Cavalcante, et al. The role of ARMC5 in human cell cultures from nodules of primary macronodular adrenocortical hyperplasia (PMAH). Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2018 Jan 15;460:36-46. [Content Brief]
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