Armadillo Repeat Containing Protein, X-Linked 1 (ARMCX1)

ARMCX1 encodes a member of the ALEX family of proteins and may play a role in tumor suppression. The encoded protein contains a potential N-terminal transmembrane domain and two Armadillo (arm) repeats. Other proteins containing the arm repeat are involved in development, maintenance of tissue integrity, and tumorigenesis. This gene is closely localized with other family members, including ALEX2 and ALEX3, on the X chromosome.

Expressed at high levels ovary, heart, testis, prostate, brain, spleen and colon. Expressed at very low levels in liver and thymus. Not expressed in peripheral blood leukocytes. Not or reduced expressed in lung, prostate, colon, pancreas and ovarian carcinomas.