{"symbol":"SDC4","synonyms":["SYND4"],"name":"syndecan 4","description":"The protein encoded by this gene is a transmembrane (type I) heparan sulfate proteoglycan that functions as a receptor in intracellular signaling. The encoded protein is found as a homodimer and is a member of the syndecan proteoglycan family. This gene is found on chromosome 20, while a pseudogene has been found on chromosome 22. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":6385,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/6385","proteins":[{"symbol":"SDC4_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/SDC4_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Proteoglycans","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Proteoglycans"}]}