Harmonizome 3.0

platelet-derived growth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide

This gene encodes a cell surface tyrosine kinase receptor for members of the platelet-derived growth factor family. These growth factors are mitogens for cells of mesenchymal origin. The identity of the growth factor bound to a receptor monomer determines whether the functional receptor is a homodimer or a heterodimer, composed of both platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha and beta polypeptides. Studies suggest that this gene plays a role in organ development, wound healing, and tumor progression. Mutations in this gene have been associated with idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome, somatic and familial gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and a variety of other cancers. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2012]

collagen, type XX, alpha 1

Predicted to be located in endoplasmic reticulum lumen and extracellular region. Predicted to be part of collagen trimer. Predicted to be active in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]