This gene is the human homolog of murine plunc, and like the mouse gene, is specifically expressed in the upper airways and nasopharyngeal regions. The exact biological function of this gene is not known, however, it has been suggested to be involved in inflammatory responses to irritants in the upper airways. It may also serve as a potential molecular marker for detection of micrometastasis in non-small-cell lung cancer. Multiple transcript variants resulting from alternative splicing in the 3' UTR have been detected, but the full-length nature of only three are known. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011].
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Aliases for BPIFA1 蛋白
BPI fold containing family A member 1 (BPIFA1) 蛋白 BPI fold containing family A, member 1 (Bpifa1) 蛋白 bA49G10.5 蛋白 LUNX 蛋白 NASG 蛋白 PLUNC 蛋白 Plunc 蛋白 SPLUNC1 蛋白 SPURT 蛋白