Protocadherin-23

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Protocadherin-23 (2916 aa, ~322 kDa) is encoded by the human DCHS2 gene. This protein is involved in calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion.

**Synonyms:** - Cadherin J - Cadherin-27 - Cadherin-Like 27 - Cadherin-Like Protein CDHJ - Cadherin-Like Protein VR8 - Cadherin-Related Family Member 7 - Protein Dachsous Homolog 2 - Protocadherin 23 - Protocadherin J - Protocadherin PCDHJ