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Immunoglobulin superfamily member 3
Introduction
Immunoglobulin superfamily member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IGSF3 gene. [1]
Function
Function
The protein encoded by this gene is an immunoglobulin-like membrane protein containing several V-type Ig-like domains. A mutation in this gene has been associated with bilateral nasolacrimal duct obstruction (LCDD). [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2016].
Further reading
Further reading
This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.
