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NF2, moesin-ezrin-radixin like (MERLIN) tumour suppressor

Der NF2 gene provides instructions for the production of a protein called merlin, also known as schwannomin. This protein is made in the nervous system, particularly in specialized cells called Schwann cells that wrap around and insulate nerves.

Normal function

Der NF2 gene provides instructions for the production of a protein called merlin, also known as schwannomin. This protein is made in the nervous system, particularly in specialized cells called Schwann cells that wrap around and insulate nerves.

Merlin helps regulate several key signaling pathways that are important for controlling cell shape, cell growth, and the attachment of cells to one another (cell adhesion). This protein functions as a tumour suppressor, preventing cells from growing and dividing too fast or in an uncontrolled way.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

ACN

BANF

MERL_HUMAN

merlin

moesin-ezrin-radixin-like protein

SCH

schwannomerlin

schwannomin

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