{"symbol":"PECAM1","synonyms":["ENDOCAM","PECAM-1","CD31","CD31/ENDOCAM","PECA1","GPIIA\u0027"],"name":"platelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1","description":"The protein encoded by this gene is found on the surface of platelets, monocytes, neutrophils, and some types of T-cells, and makes up a large portion of endothelial cell intercellular junctions. The encoded protein is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and is likely involved in leukocyte migration, angiogenesis, and integrin activation. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":5175,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/5175","proteins":[{"symbol":"PECA1_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/PECA1_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"CD molecules (CD)","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/CD+molecules+%28CD%29"},{"name":"Immunoglobulin superfamily domain containing","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Immunoglobulin+superfamily+domain+containing"}]}