Claudin-9
Definition:
Plays a major role in tight junction-specific obliteration of the intercellular space, through calcium-independent cell-adhesion activity.; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for hepatitis C virus (HCV) entry into hepatic cells.
References:
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[1]. Helen J Harris, et al. Claudin association with CD81 defines hepatitis C virus entry. J Biol Chem. 2010 Jul 2;285(27):21092-102. [Content Brief]
[2]. Aihua Zheng, et al. Claudin-6 and claudin-9 function as additional coreceptors for hepatitis C virus. J Virol. 2007 Nov;81(22):12465-71. [Content Brief]
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