{"symbol":"MUC20","synonyms":["MUC-20"],"name":"mucin 20, cell surface associated","description":"This gene encodes a member of the mucin protein family. Mucins are high molecular weight glycoproteins secreted by many epithelial tissues to form an insoluble mucous barrier. The C-terminus of this family member associates with the multifunctional docking site of the MET proto-oncogene and suppresses activation of some downstream MET signaling cascades. The protein features a mucin tandem repeat domain that varies between two and six copies in most individuals. Multiple variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. A related pseudogene, which is also located on chromosome 3, has been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2014]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":200958,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/200958","proteins":[{"symbol":"MUC20_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/MUC20_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Mucins (MUC)","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Mucins+%28MUC%29"}]}